"Les Gitanes"
Lucien Clergue
BECK & EGGELINGBilker Strasse 5 und Bilker Strasse 4-6 40213 Düsseldorf Germany
+49.211.4 91 58 90 +49.211.4 91 58 99 e-mail: 12th February > 2nd April 2016
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 On forme le cercle, modern print,1955, 50 x 60 cm |
 Danseuse gitane, modern print,1958, 30 x 40 cm |
On occasion of the Duesseldorf Photo Weekend 2016 (12th – 14th February 2016) Beck & Eggeling will present
Lucien Clergue's series Les Gitanes ("The Gypsies"). For the third time, the gallery is dedicating an exhibition to
the French photographer in its Düsseldorf gallery rooms. A selection of vintage prints will be on display
alongside signed Modern prints in different formats.
In the 1950s and 60s, Lucien Clergue took photographs of the Gitanes on their annual pilgrimage to Sarah Kalyi, the Gypsies' patron saint. The aim of the trip was the small coastal village of Les Saintes-Maries de la Mer in the Camargue, which was pulsating with music and dance. In his black and white photographs, Clergue manages to capture poignantly the pursuit of life and liberty and a passion in the people's expression.
Born in 1934 in Arles, Lucien Clergue remained true to the South of France and its Mediterranean culture throughout his life – which inspired and influenced his artistic work significantly. Pablo Picasso was one of the first to recognize the young man’s talent and he opened many doors of cosmopolitan avant-garde circles for him.
Clergue's photographic work can be found in many important museums worldwide and it is published in numerous international publications. In November 2015 the Grand Palais in Paris dedicated a comprehensive Retrospective in honour of the first anniversary of his death.
At the opening on 12th February, Lucien Clergue's widow Yolande and his daughter Anne Clergue will be present. Futhermore the gallery will present a superlative music experience. In line with the theme of the works by Lucien Clerque, Tierra Negra – Raughi Ebert and Leo Henrichs – will accompany the evening with guitar music full of temperament, emotion and passion.
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In the 1950s and 60s, Lucien Clergue took photographs of the Gitanes on their annual pilgrimage to Sarah Kalyi, the Gypsies' patron saint. The aim of the trip was the small coastal village of Les Saintes-Maries de la Mer in the Camargue, which was pulsating with music and dance. In his black and white photographs, Clergue manages to capture poignantly the pursuit of life and liberty and a passion in the people's expression.
Born in 1934 in Arles, Lucien Clergue remained true to the South of France and its Mediterranean culture throughout his life – which inspired and influenced his artistic work significantly. Pablo Picasso was one of the first to recognize the young man’s talent and he opened many doors of cosmopolitan avant-garde circles for him.
Clergue's photographic work can be found in many important museums worldwide and it is published in numerous international publications. In November 2015 the Grand Palais in Paris dedicated a comprehensive Retrospective in honour of the first anniversary of his death.
At the opening on 12th February, Lucien Clergue's widow Yolande and his daughter Anne Clergue will be present. Futhermore the gallery will present a superlative music experience. In line with the theme of the works by Lucien Clerque, Tierra Negra – Raughi Ebert and Leo Henrichs – will accompany the evening with guitar music full of temperament, emotion and passion.
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OPENING:
Fr. 12th February, 6:00 – 9:00 pm with music
At the opening on the 12th February, Lucien Clergies’ widow Yolande and his daughter Anne Clergue will be present.
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GERMANY art press release
Special opening hours during Photo Weekend 2016 : Fr. 12th February, 6:00 – 9:00 pm with music Sa. 13th February, 12:00 am – 8:00 pm So. 14th February, 12:00 am – 6:00 pm
Regular opening hours : Mo: closed Tu – Fr: 10 am – 1 pm and 2 – 6 pm Sa: 11 am – 4 pm 
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