In and Out - Photographing Architecture

Selection by Sonia Perrin | 20 artworks

The history of architectural photography began between 1826 and 1827 with the world's oldest preserved photograph: "View from the Window at Le Gras," a heliograph by Nicéphore Niépce, its inventor. In the early 19th century, the daguerreotypes used at the time required long exposure times, leading architecture [...]

The history of architectural photography began between 1826 and 1827 with the world's oldest preserved photograph: "View from the Window at Le Gras," a heliograph by Nicéphore Niépce, its inventor. In the early 19th century, the daguerreotypes used at the time required long exposure times, leading architecture to become an inspiring subject that captivated photographers with its architectural curves and lines. Photographers documented the construction of the Eiffel Tower, the Paris Metro, and New York City skyscrapers, capturing the work of famous architects such as Le Corbusier and the Bauhaus movement. More recently, "urbex," short for urban exploration, aims to explore abandoned places. The resulting images reflect architecture challenged by the passage of time. They question human constructions and their ephemeral nature. Throughout the 20th century, photography evolved into a true art form. Although the image often faithfully reproduces the building, the artist's subjective perspective reveals atmosphere, plays with light, and becomes more abstract. The artist conveys his or her personal vision of a structure and its architectural elements. This selection invites you to discover these perspectives.

Updated May 22, 2025 Comments

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Corpron

Corpron

France

Laurent Saksik

Laurent Saksik

France

Leyla Cardenas

Leyla Cardenas

Colombia

Tom Spach

Tom Spach

France

Basma Al-Sharif

Basma Al-Sharif

Germany

Georges  Rousse

Georges Rousse

France

Harold Vernhes (HA-VE)

Harold Vernhes (HA-VE)

France

Lee O'Neil

Lee O'Neil

France

Claire Curt

Claire Curt

France

Cyruscornut

Cyruscornut

France

Frédéric Payet

Frédéric Payet

France

Zheka Khalétsky

Zheka Khalétsky

Slovakia

La Makineta Del Temps

La Makineta Del Temps

Spain

Philippe Rol

Philippe Rol

France

Virginie Le Carré

Virginie Le Carré

France

Michael Banifatov

Michael Banifatov

Montenegro

Ange Too Koor

Ange Too Koor

France

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