In Praise of Disorder & Non-Storytelling: Sylvain Durand’s Photographic Work (2019–2024)

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ART LAB, Woodland Hall, First Floor
  • Artist Talk: New Perspectives on the Art of Environmental Photography: Thursday, March 28,1:30 p.m.–2 :30 p.m.
  • Opening Reception: Thursday, March 28, 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.

ART LAB and SUNY Old Westbury Social and Environmental Justice Institute, in conjunction with the History & Philosophy Department, are pleased to present In Praise of Disorder & Non-storytelling: Sylvain Durand’s Photographic Work (2019–2024), a new exhibit at the Art Lab opening on March 28, 2024.

This exhibit presents a selection of recent images created by Sylvain Durand, a talented New York-based photographer with a background in chemistry and art history, and a rich experience of travel, notably in Europe and South Asia. Sylvain Durand is well known for his unique approach to black-and-white nature photography. Hallmarks of his art include the use of black-and-white film, powerful flash, and mixing street and studio photography techniques.

Sylvain Durand has exhibited in Europe and the US, notably at Boutique Hugo Boss (2011), Yegam Gallery (2013) and Gallery 128 (2022). Durand has collaborated with jazz artists Mimi Jones, Shirazette Tinnin, and Camille Thurman, and worked as a graphic consultant for Marco Gallotta, Sonia Moskowitz, Kristin Jones, and Dominique Robin. He is currently working as a re-toucher and a printer for Griffin Editions, a photo lab that produces darkroom and digital prints for major exhibits throughout the world.

The artist’s talk, New Perspectives on the Art of Environmental Photography, will be held at Art Lab on March 28 from 1:30 to 2 :30 pm. Part of the History & Philosophy Colloquium Spring 2024 series, this talk raises important questions about nature photography, the concept of environment, and interspecies relations in the Anthropocene.

The exhibition is co-organized by Dr. Sylvie Kande, Associate Professor of History & Philosophy Dept and Dr. Hyewon Yi, Director of Art Lab and Amelie A. Wallace Gallery.

ART LAB Hours of Spring 2024: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays: 12:00–3:00 pm, and by appointment.