Interview: Anne Bichon

Tell about yourself a little bit... How did you become a photographer?

I made my "eye" by looking for years at a copy of the Virgin of the Grand Duke, one of Raphael's Virgin and Child which is exhibited at the Palatina gallery in Florence. I observed it between my six and eight years old, every night before going to sleep. It was the last image I saw of my whole day and I never got tired of it. I think it was because of this painting that I became a photographer.
Afterwards, I studied at the Beaux-Arts where we were advised against photographing because in the 90s, photography was very badly considered, not well seen. It was a minor art. But to escape to the dictates, I presented political photomontages. I stole everything I liked from women's magazines or those that covered current events and I photographed in secret. I've never been fashionable, you can say that...

What has been the biggest lesson you have learned as a photographer?
Never give up, always have your camera with you, get rid of prejudices, fashions, contrary opinions and always think, "go!"

What advice would you give to a young amateur photographer, who wants to take their photography to the next level?
I would tell him to throw away all his useless images, those that say nothing, that have no philosophical, poetic or political significance, and above all I would tell him don't follow fashion because tomorrow, fashion could be you.

In your opinion... What is a good photograph?
He is someone who sees what no one sees. A witness in levitation, always at a distance, there and not there at the same time.

How do you feel about social media today? Is it good for photographers, bad for photographers...?
From 2000, I understood that this thing was a springboard for visibility. Between 2004 and 2016, I did online, personal and network exhibitions. Since confinement, artists have been exposing themselves more on the web and that's very good because social networks are a very good way to advertise and meet other enthusiasts, and that's great.

Link to your instagram or website or both...
annebichon.com
@abaslereel

Are you open to collaborate with others photographers?
Yes

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