Photomode: Out there in games
curated by Mohamed Megdoul
November 17 - 20 2022
Ideal Glass Studio
New York
press release
Photomode: Out there in games is an exhibition of photographs taken inside the video gaming worlds created by the Ubisoft studio. It showcases the original work of four young artists – Mélanie Courtinat (FR), Pascal Greco (CH), Will Saunders (US) and Ken Sheely (US) – created as part of a ‘carte blanche’ along with that of 20 player-photographers, selected by a jury of professionals following a contest open to all.
The photomode, available in a number of Ubisoft works, is primarily a tool intended for all players. It’s a way for them to capture the various worlds, to visit them differently, to observe the smallest details and to reveal the nuances. In mounting this exhibition, we wanted to celebrate the creativity of all these players throughout the world and offer them the opportunity to share their vision, their perceptions and to accompany our insights on the challenges related to in-game photography. But as a growing number of professional artists are taking up this tool, we felt it was necessary to bring together propositions from these player-photographers with those of more seasoned artists.
This exhibition showcases the original work of four young artists – Mélanie Courtinat (FR), Pascal Greco (CH), Will Saunders (US) and Ken Sheely (US) – created as part of a ‘carte blanche’ along with that of 20 player-photographers, selected by a jury of professionals following a contest open to all.
What are these virtual worlds, so realistic yet so far beyond our reality? What is our relationship to them and what emotions do they stir in us? These are some of the questions that this exhibition attempts to answer by offering you an intense and prolific plunge into these other worlds.
Curation: Mohamed Megdoul
Partners: Villa Albertine, MsiPrints, framing and construction: C2 Imaging
Scenography: Victoire Guillaumet et Louis Bonichon
Production: Agence MnstrA round table in the presence of the four guest artists will take place on Thursday, November 17 at 5:30 pm.
What in-game photography brings to art creation. An in-depth discussion on in-game photography seen through different artists’ eyes: their work, constraints, and the opportunities they seek in this new artistic medium.
LINK: PHOTOMODE
