Exhibition "I have to live" by photographer Jürgen Teller

From 16 December 2023 to 9 January 2024, immerse yourself in the provocative and bold world of fashion photographer Juergen Teller at the Grand Palais Éphémère through the exhibition "I Need to Live", a retrospective of his unique and exceptional work.

Juergen Teller is internationally renowned for his candid portraits of celebrities, provocative fashion editorials and distinctive campaigns for various designers. Since gaining prominence as a photographer in London in the early 1990’s, Teller has also produced major bodies of personal works in which he explores himself, his family, his roots, and his identity.

This spectacular show will present both personal and commissioned bodies of work, recognizable images, and new photographic series as well as videos and installations. It invites the visitor to discover the straight-forward, realist style Teller uses to respond to notable moments in his life and celebrates the value of human existence.

Adapted for the impressive space of the Grand Palais Éphémère by the award-winning 6a architects, who had previously built the artist’s photography studio in London, the congenial design for i need to live provides a unique visual experience for the audience to explore the full breadth of this extraordinary artist’s work.

The exhibition is organised by the Réunion des Musées Nationaux - Grand Palais with the support of Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello.