During the summer holiday I have visited Paris, and thought it would be a crime not to visit at least a few exhibitions during the short time I was there.
This was a single photographers exhibition held in a well known spot to the younger crowd called Colette, this place is popular for selling exclusive streetwear brands, unique designer clothing as well as art and design books. This three floor space is like a melting pot of young culture, with a small gallery space tucked in right at the top of it all. I thought the atmosphere was perfect for this type of exhibition. As I was admiring these photographs I realised there was actually no information about who the people were and what this exhibition was all about until I reached the very end of it, where a small table stood with all the information leaflets. It seemed like the photographer wanted the viewer to make their own assumptions on who the subjects were and why they were photographed. And I was right, David Mushegain uses photography to document the people he meets on daily basis, people he finds fascinating and beautiful.
For me the photograph that stood out most was with a man covered in tattoos, because more then likely that each piece of art on his body has a story behind it. I find it very interesting the way some of us choose to record certain events/ memories through out our lives in text and image on our own bodies. Its great the way he uses black and white photography to focus viewers concentration on the persons features, faults and perfections.
Over all I think this was a great exhibition, Mushegain has managed to capture each persons personality in one shot. Its also great to come across someone who can see each individual for what they really are, unique, in their own way beautiful human beings.
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| David Mushegain, Unknown 2010-2011 |
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| David Mushegain, series of photos 2010-2011 |
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| David Mushegain, series of photos 2010-2011 |