La pêche au delà du cliché, inédits de la collection

This exhibition reveals how the sea and fishing communities have been perceived by photographers from the mid-19th century to the early 21st century, through nearly 130 pieces from the museum's collection, some of which are being presented to the public for the first time.

Designed as a journey through the museum's rich photographic collection, the exhibition documents how the sea and fishing communities have been viewed from the mid-19th century to the late 20th century. It features works by well-known photographers like Anita Conti, Lucien Chauffard, Emmanuel Ortiz, and Serge Lucas, as well as lesser-known artists. Prints, albums, printed brochures, slides, and negatives highlight the diverse perspectives on this demanding profession. By situating the objects within their historical context, the exhibition invites visitors to identify what characterizes fishing photography, exploring subject choices, technical evolutions, and photographers' approaches to their subjects.

General Curator

Marion Veyssière, conservatrice générale du patrimoine, directrice adjointe du musée national de la Marine

Jean Gaumy et la mer

Commissariat
Marion Veyssière et Matthieu Rivallin, responsable du département de la photographie à la Médiathèque du patrimoine et de la photographie

La pêche au-delà du cliché, inédits de la collection

Commissariat
Marine Desormeau, chargée des collections de photographies, musée national de la Marine