Bois de Boulogne 23-Mar

Editor: This is Eugène Atget’s "Bois de Boulogne," a photograph of the park. The sepia tones give it such a timeless, almost melancholic feel. What strikes you about this image? Curator: Atget’s work is fascinating because he documented a changing Paris. He captured the city's architecture and parks before modernization swept them away, creating a visual record of a specific moment in urban history. Editor: So, he saw himself as preserving a disappearing world? Curator: Exactly! His photographs became invaluable historical documents, influencing how the public perceived Parisian identity amidst rapid social change. He framed the city not just as a physical space but as a cultural artifact. What do you think? Editor: I see it. It’s like he wasn’t just taking pictures, he was archiving memories. Curator: Precisely!