European House of Photography dismisses its director

The Maison Européenne de la Photographie (MEP, European House of Photography), a number one images establishment in Paris, introduced the departure of its director, Simon Baker, in a notably diplomatic assertion issued on Monday, September 8: “After seven years of intense and dynamic artistic collaboration, the Maison européenne de la photographie announces the end of Simon Baker’s tenure as its director. (…) The MEP and its board of directors wish him every success in his future professional endeavors.” In actuality, Baker’s tenure ended with a dismissal, though he had represented MEP on the Rencontres d’Arles images pageant this summer season, the place he organized an exhibition centered on couturier Yves Saint Laurent’s relationship with images. Baker didn’t reply to our requests for remark.

Caroline Miller, MEP’s basic administrator, didn’t provide any clarification for the choice however specified: “The board of directors, which includes elected officials from the Ville de Paris, individuals connected to the world of photography, and external members, unanimously decided to end this collaboration. After seven years, there was a desire to renew the management approach.”

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