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

19 comments:

Pierre BOYER said...

Superbe...

Pierre

Gringo said...

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

Shell Sherree said...

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

biebkriebels said...

I love photo exhibitions, this one looks very good.

brattcat said...

how wonderful!

Vreni said...

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

La Petite Gallery said...

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

M said...

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

Malyss said...

Strong pictures! Glad to know about the happy ending.

helen tilston said...

What a delightful exhibition. Incredible photography
Helen xx

Amanda Summer said...

wow, what an amazing marriage of art and life~

French Girl in Seattle said...

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

PerthDailyPhoto said...

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.

Alexa said...

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

Starman said...

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

Virginia said...

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

Genie -- Paris and Beyond said...

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

Randy said...

These are amazing.

Elizabeth at Eiffel Tells said...

Fantastic - wish I were there too!