Self-taught photographer Louis Blanc, made his mark with his series CORpuS in 2011. Born in 1956 in France, Blanc has focused on mainly two points in his career thus far : architecture, capturing the beauty of historic structures, and unconventional representation of the human form and its limits. 

Having spent three decades experimenting with two distinct cameras, he made the switch to his first SLR, which allowed him to be inspired to pursue more nuanced photography and thus, CORpuS was born. 

He is the model and the artist in this series, completely exposing himself to vulnerability and introspection. Black and white with a neutral background, this series serves as a birth to his professional career as a photographer. By reducing other elements and having the main focal point as the body, this piece of work makes you feel engrossed in emotion and contemplation. 

Louis Blanc is a promising talent, without conviction. He became a part of the artists supported by Maecene Arts in 2014. Additionally, his work has found buzz in numerous articles published by French magazines. CORpuS has been recognized internationally, and has been presented in 40+ exhibitions in France, Russia, New York, Japan, Italy and Prague.

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Born in 1987 on the east coast of the United States, Brooke Shaden has always had a passion for storytelling. She studied film and English all throughout college and took the leap of discovering her forte in photography after graduating in 2008. Now, she has become known worldwide for her work and is one of the most recognized artists in modern photography.

She’s fascinated by contrast, whether it be literal, in terms of color and space, or the characteristics of people and their innermost thoughts. She channels her imagination by creating portraits of herself and others in order to explore these fascinations and bring them to life.

Shaden’s artistic process dives into the unknown and allows others to unearth their greatest fears as well as dreams. The subject becomes one with the setting allowing a captivating story to unfold. 

She has won 18 awards throughout the years and continues to showcase her work all around America and Europe. She been a part of 80+ exhibitions since 2009. She also keeps her passion of storytelling alive by giving motivational speeches, and writing in her blog “Promoting Passion”.

Shaden continues to discover new ways of uncovering the enigma and duality of people. Over time she has developed a discernable style that allows people to easily recognize her work. Her unwavering curiosity makes her a truly distinguishable photographer of this generation.

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Discover the unique history of the Palace, a famous Parisian establishment opened in April 1978. Inspired by the famous Studio 54 in New York, this high place of nightlife marked its time by symbolizing the joy of living, freedom and carelessness.

Evenings at the Palace know no compromise. They attract celebrities from the world of music, fashion and cinema, but also ordinary partygoers in search of pleasure without taboos or limits. This eclectic space resonates with the sound of pleasure, intoxication and disinhibition, and plays an essential role in the emergence of gay culture.

At the heart of this effervescence, the renowned art photographer Arnaud Baumann began his career. For five years, he captured with talent the explosion of life and pleasure that animates the Palace. His documentary and visual photographs offer a unique vision, featuring long exposures that bring colored lasers to life, thus immersing us in the heart of the party. These authentic and uninhibited images remind us of the importance of rediscovering the lightness of this era and cultivating our freedom.

Color shots of the Palace are rare, but Arnaud Baumann makes them even more vibrant and seductive thanks to his original look. Like a painter, he uses his camera like a brush to restore the colorful magic of the intense nights of this famous Parisian nightclub.

These photographs, captured on Kodachrome film nearly half a century ago, are now collector’s items, printed on archival metallic silver paper. Between plastic photographs and archive documents, they bear witness to the history of the arts, dance and pop-culture during the exhilarating era of the Palace.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating universe of the Palace and its unforgettable evenings, immortalized by the unique photographs of Arnaud Baumann, which continue to reveal all their artistic and historical value over time. Discover these authentic testimonies that celebrate freedom and the joy of living in a space where memories endure and flourish.

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