Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées, Paris
Emergence Sector
MARS Gallery is excited to present 'This Happened To You' by Atong Atem for the 28th edition of Paris Photo at the Emergence sector between 13 - 16 November 2025. Representing a significant milestone, this will be the debut of both the gallery and Atong Atem at one of the world's most renowned fairs dedicated to photography, held in the Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées, Paris, France.
'This Happened To You' expands on Atong’s ongoing exploration of family, lineage and mythology. Atong’s work reflects the intersection of photography and textile that is central to the artist’s practice, as well as her examination of visual culture in colonial myths and narratives. The series will see Atong explore works printed on luxurious velvet textiles all printed in Australia.
Atong recently exhibited works from her series 'Surat' in the prestigious Rencontres D’Arles this year (7 July - 5 October) in partnership with PHOTO Australia. During her feature at the Rencontres D’Arles, Atong was selected as one of six nominees for the Prix de La Photo Madame Figaro, an acclaimed prize championing women photographers exhibiting excellence, creativity and originality of vision.
To register your interest in the catalogue, please email andy@marsgallery.com.au
PLEASE NOTE for the large velvet textiles:
- Editions 1 to 8 + 1 AP released in September, Australia for Sydney Contemporary 2025.
- Editions 9 to 16 + 1 AP released in November, Europe for Paris Photo 2025.
Please refer to the current available edition listed for each work.
