L’Academie equestre de Versailles: Academie Equestre de Versailles / The Equestrian Academy of Versailles - Hardcover

Bartabas

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 2330113889 ISBN 13: 9782330113889

Publisher: Actes Sud, 2019

Synopsis

The refinement of equestrian art meets Koto Bolofo’s photography to create a rare work of majestic grace

In a similar fashion to his Hermès project, renowned fashion photographer Koto Bolofo (born 1959) moved in backstage at the Versailles Equestrian Academy where the legendary horse trainer, film producer and impresario Bartabas introduced him to the exceptional riders of the royal stables. This opportunity to witness at close quarters the teaching of unique riding techniques (as well as the teaching of other disciplines such as fencing, legends, dance and singing) allowed the photographer to capture some extraordinary images of the equestrian arts. His black-and-white prints, his focus on surface and texture (such as leather, wood and horsehair), on the architectural qualities of the majestic setting, on costumes and the special attention paid to portraiture, create timeless images of an abiding quest for perfection.

About this edition

• Publisher: Actes Sud
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 2330113889
• ISBN 13: 9782330113889
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 288