Draft:Ari Rossner

As a child, Ari assisted his father, an amateur photographer, in developing and printing black-and-white photographs at night in the bathroom, which had been turned into a darkroom. In the early 1980s, he studied computer programming, and was later hired by one of the first startup companies developing the technology of computerized image banks and video assisted simulators. This experience led him to pursue studies in electronics engineering, but he soon abandoned them in favor of a career in photography. He worked at his father's advertising and publishing company, where he learned the fundamentals of graphic design. During this time, he took his first steps in professional photography, covering corporate events and commercial locations. He later assisted renowned Parisian fashion photographers before securing his own commissioned work.

With a focus on portraiture, his self-taught journey led him to specialize in beauty photography, collaborating with magazines such as Jardin des Modes, Cosmopolitan, Angelines, l'Officiel, Marie Claire, The British Journal of Photography and Vogue. He produced advertising campaigns for global brands including Kenzo Parfums, Cacharel, Estée Lauder, L'Oréal, Bourjois, T-Leclerc, Nina Ricci, Sephora, and Natura Brasil, as well as automotive companies such as Renault, and Volkswagen.

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Beyond commercial photography, Rossner has developed his own personal artistic projects:

Off-Set : In this series, Rossner reworks his existing photographic images by engraving them onto offset printing plates. These metal plates, typically used in industrial print processes, become the final medium. He modifies each plate by hand using printing ink or oil paint, producing unique art pieces. This approach transforms ephemeral advertising imagery into physical artworks, blurring the boundaries between photography and painting.

By disrupting the traditional chain of reproduction, Rossner transforms the offset plate from a printing tool into a singular, final artwork. An industrial metal—no longer a matrix for transferring ink to paper but the final medium itself. {{cite web |title=Ari ROSSNER|url=https://pietheineek.nl/en/exhibition/ari-rossner? |website=pietheineek.nl}} {{cite web |title=Beauté : un point de basculement |url=https://galerie-hors-champs.com/expositions/beaute-un-point-de-basculement-ari-rossner-kiki-xue-jean-robert-franco-exposition-galerie-hors-champs/ |website=galerie-hors-champs.com}}

Rossner was awarded the Prix de la Ville de Cannes for this work.

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Femenity series: Ari Rossner explores societal constraints on women, shaped by religious, moral, and social codes. Having worked alongside women for over two decades, he found inspiration in the Femen movement and sought to express admiration and respect for women—fighters throughout history.

The works include nude portraits intended to symbolise autonomy and protest. The series has been described as engaging with feminist discourse through photographic portraiture.

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The Origin of Men:

This piece references Gustave Courbet’s 1866 painting The Origin of the World. Rossner’s version, titled The Origin of Men, reimagines the composition in a contemporary context.

The piece critiques societal hypocrisy, particularly regarding gender dynamics.

{{cite web |title=Best “Origin of the World” Homage : Ari Rossner|url=https://www.theartblog.org/2014/01/letter-from-paris-four-great-shows-you-might-have-missed-and-two-american-friends-come-to-visit/ |website=theartblog.org|date=2 January 2014 }}

Rossner's work has been showcased in numerous exhibitions:

• 2007 : Honfleur - Festival des Chroniques Nomades
• 2009 : Paris - Nuits des Arts et des Mondes{{cite web|title=Nuits des arts et des Mondes|url=https://yannicksurcouf.wordpress.com/2019/03/31/la-nuit-des-arts-et-des-mondes-02-au-04-juin-2009/|website=yannicksurcouf.com|date=31 March 2019 }}
• 2010 : Cannes - Art Cannes
• 2011 : Paris – Nuit de la Photographie Contemporaine
• 2011 : Paris – Galerie Polad-Hardouin{{cite web |title=Mr. Killer and Lady Paranoia |url=https://documentsdartistes.org/cgi-bin/site/affiche_art_web.cgi?FULL=1&ACT=4&ID=297 |website=documentsdartistes.org}}{{cite web |title=Mr. Killer and Lady Paranoia |url=https://www.polad-hardouin.com/en/exhibition/mister-killer-lady-paranoia-act-i?page=1|website=polad-hardouin.com}}
• 2011 : Paris – Galerie Hors Champs{{cite web |title=Exhibition at Galerie Hors Champs |url=https://artfacts.net/exhibition/rafael-gray-et-ari-rossner/777444 |website=artfacts}}{{cite web |title=Galerie Hors Champs |url=https://www.luxsure.fr/2011/11/15/la-galerie-hors-champs-presente-rafael-gray-et-ari-rossner/ |website=Luxsure.fr|date=15 November 2011 }}
• 2011 : Paris – Artcurial auction{{cite web |title=Auction |url=https://www.calameo.com/read/000017147d8d29120224b |website=calameo.com |publisher=Artcurial}}
• 2012 : Paris – Galerie La Flo – St. Tropez
• 2013 : Paris - Creativ'link {{cite web |title=Best “Origin of the World” Homage : Ari Rossner|url=https://www.theartblog.org/2014/01/letter-from-paris-four-great-shows-you-might-have-missed-and-two-american-friends-come-to-visit/ |website=theartblog.org|date=2 January 2014 }}
• 2014 : Paris – Nuit de la Photographie Contemporaine aux Invalides{{cite web |title=Nuit de la Photographie Contemporaine aux Invalides |url=https://www.revuephoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/DP-nuit-photo-contemporaire.pdf |website=revuephoto.com}}
• 2015 : Sifnos – Parcours d'Art Contemporain{{cite web |title=Sifnos Art |url=https://sifnosart.wixsite.com/sifnosart |website=sifnosart.wixsite.com}}{{cite web |title=Sifnos Art |url=https://verinahotelsifnos.com/journey-contemporary-art/ |website=verinahotelsifnos.com|date=2 September 2015 }}
• 2015 : Boulogne Billancourt - Galerie Mondapart{{cite web |title=Galerie Mondapart |url=https://www.galeriemondapart.com/ari-rossner |website=galeriemondapart.com}}
• 2015 : Paris – Galerie Hors Champs{{cite web |title=Galerie Hors Champs |url=https://galerie-hors-champs.com/expositions/beaute-un-point-de-basculement-ari-rossner-kiki-xue-jean-robert-franco-exposition-galerie-hors-champs/ |website=galerie-hors-champs.com}}
• 2016 : USA, Wilson, North Carolina – Festival “Eyes On Main Street“{{cite web |title=Eyes on Main Street |url=https://www.eyesonmainstreetwilson.com/#/218117/3302385/ |website=eyesonmainstreetwilson.com}}{{cite web |title=Eyes on Main Street |url=https://issuu.com/wilsontimes/docs/eyesonmainstreet2016 |website=issuu.com|date=6 April 2016 }}
• 2019 : Siège du Parti Socialiste Français - “Migration“{{cn}}
• 2020 : Paris - Galerie d'ArtBlay - Street Photography
• 2022 : Paris - Galerie David Ghezelbash - Marie Darblay{{cite web |title=Galerie David Ghezelbash - Marie Datblay |url=https://www.1-epok-formidable.fr/archives/18208 |website=1-epok-formidable.fr}}
• 2024 : Eindhoven NL - Piet Hein Eek{{cite web |last1=Hein Eek |first1=Piet |title=Ari Rossner Solo Exhibition |url=https://pietheineek.nl/en/exhibition/ari-rossner |website=pietheineek.nl |date=18 March 2024 |publisher=Piet Hein Eek Design}}

File:45AntonisMandzouranisA1330189MAQ.jpgSIFNOS FACES - Τα Πρόσωπα της Σίφνου{{cite book |last1=Rossner |first1=Ari |title=Sifnos Faces |date=2020 |publisher=Freebird |location=France Greece |isbn=978-2-9573667-0-5 |pages=248 |edition=1000}}{{cite web |last1=Ντάκουλα |first1=Έλενα |title=Τα πρόσωπα της Σίφνου |url=https://www.athensvoice.gr/politismos/fotografia/667422/o-ari-rossner-fotografizei-ta-prosopa-tis-sifnoy/ |website=athensvoice.gr|date=30 July 2020 }}

ISBN 9782957366705

Ari Rossner captures the essence of the people of Sifnos, a Greek island, through intimate portraiture. Over two years, he photographed 70 islanders, portraying their daily lives and traditions. Each portrait is accompanied by a short text in Greek, French, and English, contextualizing the person.

{{cite web |title=Λευτέρης Λουκατάρης |url=https://sifnaiko-fos.gr/έφυγε-χθες-από-κοντά-μας-ο-ονομαστός-λα/ |website=sifnaiko-fos.gr}}

File:070221Mahabalipuram0785.jpgTHE INDIANS (upcoming, 2025) Ari Rossner's longest project - a ~450-page book documenting people from across India, photographed over two decades.

Portraying the people from every corner of the country.

The approach to portraiture are direct and intimate. The images are taken from close range, with the subject looking directly into the camera.

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Ari Rossner's exploration of contemporary dance photography stemmed from his admiration for the grace, creativity, and emotional expression embodied by some of the most visionary choreographers. Drawn to the fluidity and intensity of movement, he photographed performances and rehearsals of dance companies, including Pina Bausch’s Tanztheater Wuppertal, Batsheva Dance Company, and Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal.

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• {{Official website|arirossner.com}}
• [https://arirossner.wordpress.com/category/editorial/ Editorial revue]
• [https://www.leparisien.fr/culture-loisirs/musique/keren-ann-ame-nature-07-04-2019-8045691.php/ Portrait of Keren Ann]
• [https://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/dec/16/10-best-classical-music-live-events-of-2014/ Portrait of Piotr Anderszewski]
• [https://www.fashiongonerogue.com/vlada-podverbnaya-ari-rossner-marie-claire-france-january-2012/ Beauty editorial for Marie Claire]
• [https://alexandravoicu.com/my-dirty-muse/ Beauty story - My Dirty Muse]
• [https://asf-fr.org/sites/default/files/2021-04/asf-la-lettre-76-janvier-2011.pdf/ Aviation Without Borders in Congo DRC]