Étienne Jules Marey , Fusil à munition, 1882 I Walead Beshty on 'Picture Industry'

Image: Étienne-Jules Marey, Fusil à munition, 1882 (c) DR Picture Industry: A Provisional History of the Technical Image, 1844–2018, is a major project exploring the rich history of mechanically-reproduced imagery from the 19th century to the present, organized by visual artist and theorist Walead Beshty. The exhibition features over 300 artworks and objects by approximately one hundred contributors, and includes photography, time-based media, painting and drawing, video, collage, room-size installations. A substantial collection of books and magazines - culled from the artist’s extensive personal archives and various public collections and spanning a visual history of over 150 years - weaves throughout the exhibition, reinforcing the themes of the show. Exhibition on view at LUMA Arles from October 13, 2018 to January 6, 2019 at the Forges, Parc des Ateliers, Arles (France). This audio content was produced for the exclusive audio-guide that accompanied the exhibition: https://artimbarc.app/galleries/luma Exhibition poster: “Der Mensch als Industriepalast“, Fritz Kahn/Kosmos (1926) 🌀 Plongez dans l’univers de LUMA Arles à travers des portraits et interviews d’artistes, ainsi que des conférences et débats sur l’art, l’architecture, l’environnement et les grands enjeux de société. Retrouvez toutes les vidéos ici :    / @luma_arles   📍 LUMA Arles Situé dans une friche industrielle de 7 hectares dans le sud de la France, ce lieu unique réunit une Tour de 56 mètres conçue par Frank Gehry et huit anciennes usines du XIXᵉ siècle. LUMA Arles accueille des expositions d’artistes contemporains, ainsi que des performances, conférences et spectacles vivants. Suivez LUMA Arles sur Instagram : instagram.com/luma_arles