Paris Photo and beyond

It’s that time of year: once again Paris Photo is breathing down the back of our neck and my diary is already getting out of hand. As always there is a lot to look forward to at Paris Photo itself, but the key to making it through these five days alive is leaving Paris Photo at regular intervals and reminding yourself of the existence of natural light.

So here are a few of my picks, at Paris Photo itself…

• Ryuji Miyamoto’s photograms at Taro Nasu Gallery
• The Arab Image Foundation in Beirut’s selection from their collection. I know very little about the photographic tradition of the region and I’m not usually a fan of Paris Photo’s central exhibition, but this promises to be an eye-opener.
• ‘Hanging out’ with Roger Ballen (Saturday, 4pm, Project Room)

… and beyond

• Irving Penn at Thierry Marlat. Penn passed away very recently and Marlat has represented him for many, many years. If anyone has got good Penn, it is Marlat and apparently Penn was involved in all aspects of the show down to the invitation.
• Daido Moriyama, Lettre à Saint-Lou at François Sage. I’m sure there will be some Moriyama at Paris Photo, but if you feel in need of a bigger dose of ‘are-bure-boke’ then try François Sage’s (appointment only) exhibition, which judging from the invitation alone, should be rather good.
• Pablo Hare (who I discovered at Photoquai), Alejandra Lavadia and Cinthia Marcelle at Bendana-Pinel.

After today blogging is likely to be patchy at best, so bear with me until next week.

Related posts:

1. November Photo Madness in Paris
2. Paris November photo madness round-up
3. Paris Photo: crossing the finish line
4. This is not a review: Paris Photo 2011
5. Seasonal picks