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Paolo Ventura — War Souvenir #26 (Christmas 1944)
Paolo Ventura

War Souvenir #26 (Christmas 1944)

Paolo Ventura's chromogenic print presents a poignant tableau from World War II, specifically depicting a Christmas scene from 1944. The work blends historical narrative with artistic staging to explore themes of memory, conflict, and human resilience.

Medium
Chromogenic print.

🔨 Auction Lot

Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation Part II

October 9, 2024

Lot 53

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Paolo Ventura, War Souvenir #26 (Christmas 1944)

Paolo Ventura's chromogenic print presents a poignant tableau from World War II, specifically depicting a Christmas scene from 1944. The work blends historical narrative with artistic staging to explore themes of memory, conflict, and human resilience.

Medium
Chromogenic print.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Photography, History, Staged Photography, Chromogenic Print, Narrative, World War II, War, Memory

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