In an era of fake news and 鈥渁lternative facts鈥, how can the individual decipher the true course of events? Exhibitions opening this weekend have a distinct focus on narrative structures; whether personal, fictional or historical, these shows invite the viewer to examine and participate in carefully constructed stories.
Elements, Camara Oscura Gallery, Madrid
Photographer Ellen Kooi weaves together intriguing, unique histories through a cinematic approach to image making, inviting the viewer to connect with her characters and locations. The artist notes: 鈥淢y narratives are open ended, and I present them in such a way that everyone can imagine their own stories and find their own answers.鈥 Until 26 May. Find out more
The Extraordinary World of Christian Tagliavini, Fotografiska, Stockholm
Tagliavini鈥檚 precise methodology results in highly curated works. Through a strikingly filmic visual language, the images on display encompass whole worlds, expanding the boundaries of imagination by offering individuals the opportunity to occupy the stylised frames whilst references art historical tropes. Until 10 June.聽Find out more
Hiroshi Sugimoto B.C, Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco
鈥淚 chose to use photography, with my camera as a time machine to travel back into the past.鈥 B.C uses scientific, mythological and conceptual ideas to explore an age before technology. The multidisciplinary exhibition combines a selection of images from Sugimoto鈥檚 prolific career, navigating an imagined prehistoric topography. Until 25 April.聽Find out more
Harry Gruyaert 鈥 Retrospective, Fotomuseum, Antwerp
Defined by a unique use of colour, light and form, Gruyaert鈥檚 iconic images traverse the urban landscape, revealing the beauty in the everyday. The show provides a comprehensive overview of his oeuvre, foregrounding three series: Rivages, East West and TV Shorts, which travel from Moscow to Las Vegas. Until 10 June.聽Find out more
French Photography Exists, Maison Europ茅enne de la Photographie, Paris
Tracking the story of contemporary practice in France, this collaborative series brings together work curated by director Jean-Luc Monterosso. The tailored collection combines portraits with pieces that capture both natural and built environments, celebrating the rich cultural output of the country鈥檚 emerging photographers. Until 20 May.聽Find out more
Credits:
1.聽Ellen Kooi, Borssele, Rode Jurk, 2007
2. Christian Tagliavini, from Voyages Extraordinaires, 2015
3.聽Hiroshi Sugimoto, Sea of Japan, Rueben Island, 1996, Copyright Hiroshi Sugimoto, courtesy Pace Gallery.
4.聽Brussels. Rue Royale. 1981 漏 Harry Gruyaert / Magnum photos
5.聽Mathieu Pernot, Choisy-le-Roi. Le Grand ensemble : implosion, 2007 漏 Mathieu Pernot. Collection Maison Europ茅enne de la Photographie, Paris.
