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Decadence by RANCINAN - Métamorphosis Collection
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Edition of this artwork
Edition of 30 + 2 AP - All sizes included
Type of print
Fine Art Print monted on plexiglass and aluminium black frame ( 7 cm Deep)
Signature
On the back.
Certificate of Authenticity
Yes, included by the gallery.
Year of Creation
2008
Fine Art Artist
RANCINAN
Collection
Métamorphosis
Making-Off
This work by Gérard Rancinan, titled Décadences, is part of the Métamorphoses series—an iconic collection that explores the profound upheavals of our world through striking photographic stagings. In this composition, Rancinan provocatively reinvents an iconic scene, evoking the rise of protest movements that shake society. The figures, standing atop a battered car, wave an American flag against a ruined urban backdrop, symbolizing an act of identity reclamation in the midst of chaos.
Décadence plunges us into a grandiose yet unsettling tableau, a modern-day bacchanal that both captivates and disconcerts. Echoing the splendor of antiquity through its towering columns and sculptural figures, Gérard Rancinan conjures a world where opulence teeters on the edge of collapse. In the midst of this feverish celebration—surrounded by excess, indolence, and raw sensuality—the fabric of civilization seems ready to unravel.
Drawing upon a rich tapestry of symbols, from the crows perched on Corinthian capitals to the stark contrast between lavish gold and faded drapery, Décadence serves as a visual reflection on our own era’s fragility. It summons the ghosts of lost empires, evoking an age-old question: are we experiencing history’s grand finale or its perpetual rebirth? Here, the lines between sacred and profane blur, as revelers, mystics, and guardians enact a final masquerade, suspended between past glories and an uncertain future.
With electrifying energy and a bold sense of theater, Décadence challenges us to confront the forces that drive humanity to both celebrate and self-destruct. Through a symphony of bodies and symbols, Rancinan offers a provocative meditation on our restless pursuit of meaning, the fleeting nature of power, and the hidden cost of our desires.
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Métamorphosis
The Métamorphoses collection by Gérard Rancinan is a powerful reflection on transformation, both societal and individual. Through grandiose, meticulously staged compositions, Rancinan delves into themes of human evolution, identity, and the upheaval of norms in contemporary culture. True to his style, he blends theatricality and symbolism, creating intense visual narratives that provoke thought on the constant metamorphoses of our society.
Each photograph in the series challenges social myths, political tensions, and existential questions, making Métamorphoses not only a striking aesthetic journey but also an incisive critique of humanity in perpetual change.
RANCINAN
Gérard Rancinan is an internationally renowned photographer known for his bold, transgressive works that explore the contradictions and excesses of modern society. Initially a photojournalist, he later established himself in the art world with iconic series such as Trilogy of the Moderns and Metamorphoses, exhibited in prestigious venues like the Palais de Tokyo and the Milan Triennale. His monumental and thought-provoking compositions challenge contemporary myths and behaviors, blending art and social critique. Rancinan is ranked among the world's most influential photographers, with his works fetching record prices at international auction