Marc Trivier
photographer
Marc Trivier (1960–2024) was a Belgian photographer known for his distinctive portraits of artists and intellectuals. Starting his career in the late 1970s and early 1980s, he captured influential figures such as Francis Bacon, Samuel Beckett, Michel Foucault, Andy Warhol, and William S. Burroughs, often photographing them in their own homes or studios. His style is characterized by a direct, almost severe aesthetic, utilizing black and white photography to capture the essence of his subjects. Beyond portraiture, Trivier's work included landscapes, scenes from slaughterhouses (abattoirs), and psychiatric hospital patients. He was also involved in theatrical projects, collaborating with figures like Marc Liebens and Michèle Fabien on works exploring the relationship between theater and photography. He lived near Dinant, Belgium.[1,2,3]
- portraits of artists
- intellectuals
- slaughterhouses
- landscapes
Books
Works by Marc Trivier
- 1988 Marc Trivier - Photographies Monograph featuring his photography.
- 2002 Le paradis perdu / Paradise Lost Monograph with texts and photographs.
- 1994 Marc Trivier (photographies) With text by Jean-Louis Giovannoni.
- 2011 Marc Trivier (photographies) With text by Jean-Louis Giovannoni.
Exhibitions
- 1988 Marc Trivier, photographies
- 2002 Le paradis perdu / Paradise Lost
Awards
- 1980 Fondation belge de la vocation award
- 1988 ICP Award
References
- Marc Trivier. 2024 link
- Marc Trivier. 2012 link
- Audrey Vautherot. Marc Trivier, Photographies 1980-2010 : une exposition saisissante à la MEP. gralon.net. 2011 link
- Décès du photographe Marc Trivier, un de ces rares créateurs dont l’art tendait vers l’insupportable. RTBF. 2024 link
- Saskia Bursens. Marc Trivier (1960-2024). AML. 2024 link