M77 is pleased to announce Ming Smith – I Paint with Light, the first solo show in Europe dedicated to Ming Smith, one of the most influential and innovative photographers on the contemporary scene. The exhibition pays tribute to her extraordinary career, celebrating her visionary approach that masterfully blends traditional photographic techniques and bold artistic experimentation, resulting in powerful and timeless images.
Ming Smith – I Paint with Light traces and celebrates Ming Smith’s entire artistic journey, bringing together more than five decades of photographic production, from her earliest works in 1972 up to her most recent production. This broad selection of images offers a comprehensive overview of her artistic evolution, showing how the artist came to establish herself as one of the most authentic and innovative voices in contemporary photography. The exhibition project, transversal and anthological in nature, is curated by Gallery Director Chiara Principe, in collaboration with the artist herself and her studio, and marks the start of her representation by M77.
The exhibition offers a complete overview of Smith’s work, through a selection of a hundred photographs, including previously unpublished vintage images as well as more recent works.
