At a glance
Through hyper-realistic cinematic recreations, Douglas pauses historical moments to reveal the subtle political and social frictions typically hidden within the official record.
Meet the artist
Why go
The show highlights Douglas’s rigorous use of digital tools and archival research to dismantle how we perceive historical events and urban conflicts through the camera lens.
You'll see
Staged photography · Short films · Digital reconstructions · Urban conflict scenes · Multiple perspectives
Pace of visit
The visit is defined by the pace of the screenings, requiring time to sit and engage with the narrative arcs.
Artlovers Tip
Check the screening schedule upon arrival and plan your route through the galleries to catch at least one film from the beginning.
Inside the exhibition
Parallax presents the work of Canadian artist Stan Douglas at the Jeu de Paume in Paris, France. This solo exhibition brings together photography and moving image works that use high-end cinematic production to challenge the reliability of historical memory and mass media.
Visitors encounter meticulously staged reconstructions of past events, ranging from urban uprisings to moments of social tension. By combining archival investigation with complex digital image-making, Douglas presents scenes that look like found footage but are actually calculated interrogations of how perspectives shift over time.
This presentation marks a significant return to the French capital for Douglas, a central figure in contemporary image-building. The exhibition offers a chance to see how his practice bridges the gap between documentary truth and theatrical fiction, making it essential for those interested in the politics of the lens.
Stan Douglas (b. 1960) has worked across film, photography, and other media, exploring the possibilities and limitations of each form. His practice examines how technology shapes the production of images and influences the way collective memory is constructed. Rich in historical and cultural references, his works remain engaging and accessible to a wide audience.
Worth travelling for?
A sophisticated and intellectually stimulating visit for those who appreciate the intersection of high-concept cinema, political history, and large-scale photography.
