Saturday, November 19, 2011

Sergei Loier - Photoquai 2011


On the last day of Photoquai 2011, an open-air exhibit along the Seine at Quai Branly, the dreary day was brightened by the nearly 400 photo images by 46 photographers from around the world.  I met Vreni (Verenas Paris Blog and Vienna Daily Photo) and we enjoyed the afternoon strolling through this free exhibit.

The above by Sergei Loier, a 30-something Russian, was my favorite.  As I remember, his models are all children from an orphanage, and by the time he concluded his photo project, all had been adopted.

What a treat to see this eclectic photo exhibit... on the very last day!

  
Photoquai 2011
musée du quai Branly
37, quai Branly
75007 Paris
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19 comments:

  1. Pierre BOYERNovember 19, 2011 at 4:15 AM

    Superbe...

    Pierre

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  2. GringoNovember 19, 2011 at 4:48 AM

    Interesting images Genie, I miss the exhibit opportunities of living in big cities....Have a nice weekend..

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  3. Shell SherreeNovember 19, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    What a beautiful outcome from such a poignant project. I'm glad you were able to visit, Genie.

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  4. biebkriebelsNovember 19, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    I love photo exhibitions, this one looks very good.

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  5. brattcatNovember 19, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    how wonderful!

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  6. VreniNovember 19, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    This photo was also one my favourites. Especially because the story behind the photos had a happy ending!

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  7. La Petite GalleryNovember 19, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Very heart warming story.
    I love your header, that is an awesome photo. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Snow is headed my way.
    yvonne

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  8. MNovember 19, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    What an amazingly inspiring story! And what beautiful photographs! Bon weekend!

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  9. MalyssNovember 19, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    Strong pictures! Glad to know about the happy ending.

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  10. helen tilstonNovember 19, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    What a delightful exhibition. Incredible photography
    Helen xx

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  11. Amanda SummerNovember 19, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    wow, what an amazing marriage of art and life~

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  12. French Girl in SeattleNovember 19, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Une bien belle (et bien emouvante) collection, Genie. Hope your trip was everything you expected, and more... -- Veronique (French Girl in Seattle)

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  13. PerthDailyPhotoNovember 19, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I can't think of a nicer way to spend the afternoon than strolling with a friend beside the river looking at such a brilliant selection of pictures. I hope you're enjoying your weekend Genie.

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  14. AlexaNovember 19, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Beautiful post: the children, the photos, the story. And so nice that you got to spend time with a blog pal. Bon weekend, Genie!

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  15. StarmanNovember 19, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    It's difficult to even walk down a street in Paris without coming face-to-face with some kind of exhibit.

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  16. VirginiaNovember 19, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    I enlarged this to see the details. Very creative work here. What was that on the floor that looks like feathers or leaves or........?
    V

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  17. Genie -- Paris and BeyondNovember 19, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    It was a wonderful exhibit, and I believe that Paris is photo-focused in November with many festivals and exhibits.

    Vreni agrees that this one was quite nice and it was one of the few that really had a comforting story. The eclectic mix of the exhibit had some wonderful photos with depressing stories.

    Virginia, I think that the "matter" on the floor is pillow or mattress stuffing but I could not be certain.

    Thank you for the wonderful comments.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  18. RandyNovember 19, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    These are amazing.

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  19. Elizabeth at Eiffel TellsNovember 20, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Fantastic - wish I were there too!

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Merci for your comments!