BIOGRAPHY:
IVAN SIMEON is a Swiss photography Studio based in Geneva and Zurich. Working internationally since 2008.
Originally from Graubunden and born in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Ivan SImeon grew up in a cosmopolitan and multi-cultural environment. An avid traveller, he began working in various countries early in his career, including the United States, France, Germany and Portugal.
His passion for movies opened the doors to the independent film industry (Los Angeles and Paris) and allowed him to learn the crafts of photography and artistic direction from seasoned professionnals.
these experiences allowed him to developp from 2008 on his professional photography business in various very demanding fields, such as the world of Swiss watchmaking, aircrafts and portraits. His pictures are published worldwide in prestigious magazines and daily newspapers.
Clients:
Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Bonnard Lawson International Law Firm, Unigestion, Officine Panerai, Ulysse Nardin, On Running, Tag Heuer, Christian Dior, Luxaviation, Tribune de Geneve, Le temps, La Reserve Hotel & Spa, Femina magazine, Breitling, Bell & Ross, Vogue germany, Children Action, BNP Paribas, Boitelle Tax Law Firm, Hotel President WIlson, Lange & Soehne, Prada, Execujet Group, Lacoste and many others.
EXHIBITIONS:
2023
«Winter 2022/23», at atelier Pinkpainters in Geneva, January 2023
50 images taken from phase 2 of the photography research project on Portrait
(solo exhibition)
PORTRAIT DISRUPTION, EPHEMERAL SPATIAL INSTALLATION, DECEMBER 2023
UNCONVENTIONAL CONCEPTUAL EXHIBITION BASED ON MY PHOTOGRAPHY RESEARCH PROJECT ON PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY. PRODUCED IN COLLABORATION WITH YOUNG CREATIVES AND ENTREPRENEURS. (SOLO EXHIBITION)
2022
Concept display on WhatsApp of posters made of recycled art work (solo exhibition)
2015
« Retrospective: 15 years of creation » Krisal Galerie, Carouge (solo exhibition)
2014
Selection of photographs presented by Dubner Moderne during
Scope Miami Beach Contemporary Art Show, Miami Beach
2013
Selection of photographs presented by Dubner Moderne during Scope NY Contemporary Art Show à New York
2012
« No Title/Sub-Title Portrait» (2012)
Individual photography exhibition of 2 months at Dubner Moderne,
Lausanne
2011
« Celebrities: Myth and Realities» (2001-2011)
70 photographs made in Paris, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Cannes and
Geneva using old, salvaged cameras and out-of-date film stock.
- Vernissage Thursday March 17th, 2011, in Geneva
- March 18th to June 15th, 2011, exhibition at Freestudios, Geneva
- Selection presented by Dubner Moderne during Los Angeles Art Show
Los Angeles (USA) 2011
- Selection presented by Krisal Galerie during Art Geneva 2011