Catherine Poncin

Catherine Poncin is a renowned French photographer known for her unique approach to photography, focused on the reinterpretation of archival images. Born in 1953, she studied at the École nationale supérieure des arts décoratifs in Paris. Poncin is recognized for her meticulous work with found photographs, historical documents, and archival images, which she recontextualizes to create new visual narratives.

Her work explores themes of collective and individual memory, transforming fragments of the past into contemporary artworks that invite reflection on history and memory. Her artistic career continues in France
and North Africa where she has participated in major Franco-Moroccan cooperation. Her works are in private and public collections such as the Fonds national dʼart contemporain in Paris and the Musée de lʼElysée in Lausanne.

Poncin has exhibited her works in numerous galleries and institutions in France and internationally, where she is acclaimed for her artistic sensitivity and technical mastery. Living and working in France, Catherine Poncin continues to influence the contemporary photography scene with her innovative exploration of archives and her commitment to renewing our perception of the past through imagery.