Art3f Paris and Luxembourg 2023: mini planets

PAUL MARNEF EXHIBITS AT THE ART3F CONTEMPORARY ART FAIR

Dear art-loving friends,

This article archives the announcement of my art3f exhibitions in Luxembourg, from 15 to 17 September 2023, and in Paris, from 22 to 24 September 2023. There, I presented the world of my mini planets and a selection of photographs. You can find the spirit of this exhibition here and, on my Exhibitions page, details of my other events.

My mini-planets play on a duality: they remain linked to a real landscape, whilst offering a space that is both familiar and strange. The circular perspective becomes a compositional tool. Beyond the technical transformation, I seek an image that leaves room for daydreaming and interpretation.

The announcement concerned two events in September 2023: art3f Luxembourg from the 15th to the 17th, followed by art3f Paris from the 22nd to the 24th. My plan was to present a selection of *Imaginary Planets* there and to meet visitors to discuss the prints. These dates have now passed.

What appeals to me about a group exhibition is the coming together of different worlds. Visitors can move from one subject to another, pause in front of an image and strike up a conversation. I hope that my photographs can be discovered through this freedom of perspective.

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‘Hope and Expectation’, a photograph from Paul Marnef’s ‘Imaginary Planets’ series — **Hope and Expectation** – Limited edition of 8 + 3 E.A. on ChromaLuxe, 80×80 cm, 100×100 cm or 120×120 cm

‘Strange Path’, a photograph from Paul Marnef’s ‘Imaginary Planets’ series — **Strange Path** – Limited edition of 8 + 3 artist’s proofs on ChromaLuxe, 80×80 cm, 100×100 cm or 120×120 cm

‘The Lonely Tree Revisited’, a photograph from Paul Marnef’s ‘Imaginary Planets’ series — **The Lonely Tree Revisited** – Limited edition of 8 + 3 E.A. on ChromaLuxe, 80×80 cm, 100×100 cm or 120×120 cm

‘The Lonely Tree’, a photograph from Paul Marnef’s ‘Imaginary Planets’ series — **The Lonely Tree** – Limited edition of 8 + 3 artist’s proofs on ChromaLuxe, 80×80 cm, 100×100 cm or 120×120 cm

The announced selection brought together works representative of my artistic world alongside more recent creations. The images shown below provide a glimpse of this exhibition; the details currently available can be found on the individual artwork pages.

The announcement also presented augmented reality as a complementary way of experiencing certain works. An animation can enhance the image when viewed through a compatible app. My article on photography and augmented reality explains how I use it.

I like the way an image can first surprise the viewer, then invite them to see a landscape they thought they knew in a different light. Encountering the print also allows one to discover its format, its material and its light.

To learn about upcoming events, please visit the Exhibitions page. This archive preserves the record of the art3f 2023 announcement; it does not serve as a current calendar.

You can explore this further in the artwork descriptions. There, I present the images, their stories and the details of the prints on offer. If a photograph strikes a chord with you, please write to me to discuss it.

‘The Smiling Tree’, a photograph from Paul Marnef’s ‘Imaginary Planets’ series — **The Smiling Tree** – Limited edition of 8 + 3 artist’s proofs on Chromaluxe, 80×80 cm

‘The brotherhood keeps watch’, a photograph from Paul Marnef’s ‘Imaginary Planets’ series — **The Brotherhood Keeps Watch** – Limited edition of 8 + 3 artist’s proofs on ChromaLuxe, 80×80 cm, 100×100 cm or 120×120 cm

‘The Procession’, a photograph from Paul Marnef’s ‘Imaginary Planets’ series — **The Procession** – Limited edition of 8 + 3 artist’s proofs on Chromaluxe, 80×80 cm, 100×100 cm or 120×120 cm

‘The Castle’, a photograph from Paul Marnef’s ‘Imaginary Planets’ series — **The Castle** – Limited edition of 8 + 3 artist’s proofs on ChromaLuxe, 80×80 cm, 100×100 cm or 120×120 cm

Breathe – Limited edition of 8 + 3 E.A. on ChromaLuxe, 80x80 cm, 100x100 cm or 120x120 cm — Paul Marnef — **Breathe** – Limited edition of 8 + 3 artist’s proofs on Chromaluxe, 80×80 cm, 100×100 cm or 120×120 cm

‘Ferns speak to us’, a photograph from Paul Marnef’s ‘Imaginary Planets’ series — **Ferns Speak to Us** – Limited edition of 5 on ChromaLuxe, 80×80 cm, 100×100 cm or 120×120 cm

‘Stand up, you are not alone’, a photograph from Paul Marnef’s ‘Imaginary Planets’ series — **My Heart** – Limited edition of 8 + 3 artist’s proofs on ChromaLuxe, 80×80 cm, 100×100 cm or 120×120 cm

‘Purple Light’, a photograph from Paul Marnef’s ‘Imaginary Planets’ series — **Sunflowers Galaxy** – Limited edition of 8 + 3 artist’s proofs on ChromaLuxe, 80×80 cm, 100×100 cm or 120×120 cm

‘Walking on the green planet’, a photograph from Paul Marnef’s ‘Imaginary Planets’ series — **Lotus** – Limited edition of 8 + 3 artist’s proofs on ChromaLuxe, 80×80 cm, 100×100 cm or 120×120 cm

‘Quiet Snow’, a photograph from Paul Marnef’s ‘Imaginary Planets’ series — **Golden** – Limited edition of 30 + 3 artist’s proofs on Pantachrome mounted on Dibond

‘Regeneration’, a photograph from Paul Marnef’s ‘Imaginary Planets’ series — **Regeneration** – Limited edition of 8 + 3 artist’s proofs on ChromaLuxe, 80×80 cm, 100×100 cm or 120×120 cm

Paris, La Tour – Limited edition of 30 + 3 artist’s proofs on Pantachrome mounted on Dibond — Paul Marnef — **Paris, The Tower** – Limited edition of 30 + 3 artist’s proofs on Pantachrome mounted on Dibond

26 September 2011 – mini-planete-bois-de-villers-new2 — **The Tired Ferns** – Limited edition of 8 + 3 artist’s proofs on ChromaLuxe, 80×80 cm, 100×100 cm or 120×120 cm

‘Bébé des Pyrénées’, a photograph from Paul Marnef’s ‘Imaginary Planets’ series — **A Touch of Red** – Limited edition of 30 + 3 artist’s proofs on Pantachrome mounted on Dibond

Paris – Limited edition of 30 + 3 artist’s proofs on Pantachrome mounted on Dibond — Paul Marnef — **Paris** – Limited edition of 30 + 3 artist’s proofs on Pantachrome mounted on Dibond

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You can continue exploring this collection in the artwork descriptions. There, I present the images, their stories and the characteristics of the prints on offer. If a photograph strikes a chord with you, please write to me to discuss it.

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The Imaginary Planets are available in several professional finishes: Fine Art prints, ChromaLuxe, Diachrome or other media depending on the artwork. Each print is produced as a limited edition, signed, numbered and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

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