John Stezaker @ Petzel

December 18, 2017 

2-TIMES • Art
John Stezaker,
‘The Voyeur:
Photoroman
Collages,
1976–1979’
@ Petzel
— 

“Where cinema
promises a space
in which reality & 
illusion seamlessly
dissolve, the
photo–roman was
an opportunity for
me to explore the
seams.” 

Photo–Romans: 
Are a narrative-
focussed series of
photographs, 
which, when put
together, tell a
unique story. 

The exhibition: 
Is London-based
Stezaker's 5th 
solo at Petzel, 
showcasing the 
artist's collection 
of Spanish photo–
roman collages, 
predominately
featuring black
and white female-
orientated romantic
plots. 

“The image
becomes real.
The act becomes
real. Reality and
illusion become
blurred...” 

2-TIMES highlights: 
· The Voyeur II, 1977 
· The Word Made
Flesh V, 1977-78 

On view at: 
Petzel Gallery 
—
35 E 67th St,
New York,
NY 10065,
United States. 

Closes: 
January 6, 2018.