Pierre Bailly

Pierre Bailly is a French photographer and visual artist based in Paris. He is best known for his large-scale photographs of urban landscapes, which often feature abstracted elements of the cityscape. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, including the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Tate Modern in London.

Bailly was born in Paris in 1971. He studied photography at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts, where he graduated with honors in 1995. After graduating, he began to explore his own unique style of photography, combining elements of traditional documentary photography with more abstract compositions. His work often focuses on urban environments and their inhabitants, exploring themes such as identity and belonging within a cityscape.

In addition to his photographic work, Bailly has also created video installations and multimedia projects that explore similar themes. He has collaborated with numerous other artists on various projects over the years, including musicians such as Björk and Massive Attack. In recent years he has also become increasingly involved with environmental activism, using his art to raise awareness about climate change and other ecological issues.

Bailly's work has been widely acclaimed by critics and audiences alike for its unique vision and technical skill. His photographs have been featured in numerous publications around the world, including The New York Times Magazine, The Guardian, Le Monde Magazine, Vogue Italia, and many others. He continues to exhibit his work internationally while also working on new projects that explore our relationship with our environment.