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Riots by RANCINAN - Métamorphosis Collection
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Edition of this artwork
Edition of 30 + 2 AP - All sizes included
Type of print
Fine Art Print monted on plexiglass and aluminium black frame ( 7 cm Deep)
Signature
On the back.
Certificate of Authenticity
Yes, included by the gallery.
Year of Creation
2008
Fine Art Artist
RANCINAN
Collection
Métamorphosis
Making-Off
This work by Gérard Rancinan, titled Riots, is part of the Métamorphoses series—an iconic collection that explores the profound upheavals of our world through striking photographic stagings. In this composition, Rancinan provocatively reinvents an iconic scene, evoking the rise of protest movements that shake society. The figures, standing atop a battered car, wave an American flag against a ruined urban backdrop, symbolizing an act of identity reclamation in the midst of chaos.
The harsh lighting, smoke, and towering cityscape in the background emphasize the dramatic tension that pervades the image. By contrasting the protagonists’ heroic poses with the desolate environment, the artist highlights the inherent violence—or pacifism—of any rebellion. The viewer is prompted to question the fragility of social structures and the real significance of such resistance, whether peaceful or violent.
An Iconic Piece
Presented in limited editions, Riots is one of the most striking photographs in the Métamorphoses series. Gérard Rancinan, renowned worldwide for his incisive perspective on major contemporary issues, fully deploys his artistic vision here.
Significant Artistic and Historical Value
Regarded as one of the most sought-after contemporary French photographers, Gérard Rancinan sees his works included in prestigious private collections and exhibited in major institutions around the globe.
With Riots, the artist transcends cultural boundaries, offering a thought-provoking reflection on the nature of civil disobedience and its impact. Through this theatrical staging, Rancinan invites us to examine our relationship with violence, individual freedom, and protest as potential catalysts for social change.
Acquiring this artwork is an investment in a monumental piece, both aesthetically compelling and intellectually evocative—signed by an artist at the height of his craft. For any additional information, please feel free to contact us.
Exhibitions
- Amsterdam/Naarden – Private House – Jan 2013
- Nieuw Dakota – Fontana Fortuna – Amsterdam – March 2013
- Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum – Bratislava, Slovakia – May/Sept 2013
- Himalayas Art Museum – Shanghai, China – Sept/Nov 2014
- Base Sous-Marine – Bordeaux, France – Sept/Dec 2016
Métamorphosis
The Métamorphoses collection by Gérard Rancinan is a powerful reflection on transformation, both societal and individual. Through grandiose, meticulously staged compositions, Rancinan delves into themes of human evolution, identity, and the upheaval of norms in contemporary culture. True to his style, he blends theatricality and symbolism, creating intense visual narratives that provoke thought on the constant metamorphoses of our society.
Each photograph in the series challenges social myths, political tensions, and existential questions, making Métamorphoses not only a striking aesthetic journey but also an incisive critique of humanity in perpetual change.
RANCINAN
Gérard Rancinan is an internationally renowned photographer known for his bold, transgressive works that explore the contradictions and excesses of modern society. Initially a photojournalist, he later established himself in the art world with iconic series such as Trilogy of the Moderns and Metamorphoses, exhibited in prestigious venues like the Palais de Tokyo and the Milan Triennale. His monumental and thought-provoking compositions challenge contemporary myths and behaviors, blending art and social critique. Rancinan is ranked among the world's most influential photographers, with his works fetching record prices at international auction