NEW TERRITORIES
Exhibition Proposal for Sketch
Artist: Franz Galo
PRESENTATION
New Territories brings together a carefully curated selection of photographic works created over the past three years, marking a significant turning point in my artistic practice.
Although rooted in portraiture, these works move beyond the conventions of the genre. Through the human figure, gesture, light and carefully constructed compositions, I explore a more instinctive and poetic visual language, one that leaves room for ambiguity, emotion and the viewer’s own interpretation.
The body becomes a landscape in itself, while familiar forms and gestures are transformed into something less defined, inviting us to look again at what we think we know.
THE EXHIBITION AT SKETCH
For Sketch, I would like to develop a considered selection from New Territories, adapted to the character and architecture of the entrance corridor.
Rather than simply transferring the original exhibition, I see this as an opportunity to create a new dialogue between the works and the space — one that considers scale, rhythm, visual contrast and the way the photographs are encountered throughout the day.
I would remain open to refining the selection and installation in conversation with the curatorial team, with the aim of creating an exhibition that feels both distinctive and entirely at home within Sketch.
ou bien : I would be delighted to bring New Territories to Sketch, a setting in which art, architecture, design and social life intersect. Presented within the entrance corridor, the exhibition could offer a series of unexpected encounters with photography — moments of pause and discovery within the natural rhythm of the space.
Rather than a conventional gallery visit, the experience would unfold organically, allowing the works to be encountered from different perspectives and at different moments. I see this as an opportunity to create a thoughtful dialogue between the photographs, the architecture of Sketch and the people who pass through it.
My hope is that the exhibition will offer a distinctive visual presence while preserving the ambiguity and intimacy at the heart of the work.
INSTALLATION & AVAILABILITY
The final selection, print sizes and installation can be developed in consultation with the Sketch curatorial team, taking into account the dimensions and specific requirements of the space.
All works would be presented as carefully finished photographic prints, with framing and installation considered in keeping with the architecture and character of the venue.
A detailed artwork list, including dimensions, edition information, prices and availability, can be provided to accompany the final selection.
SELECTED WORKS
KATE, 2026
PUMA
HIDDEN
LIMINAL
THE EMBRACE
HOMER AT KERYLOS
THE WIND
THE MIRROR
RITUAL
ATLAS
CROUCHED NUDE
HOW MANY MORE SUMMERS
BLUE NUDE
THE VEIL
METAMORPH
DISTORTED FIGURE
WATER LILIES
GEORGE ROUY AT HOME
THE CLIMB
LITTLE NUDE I
LITTLE NUDE II
LITTLE NUDE III
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Franz Galo is a London-based artist, photographer and director whose practice moves between portraiture, fashion and fine art photography.
Working with the human figure as a starting point, he explores the space between representation and interpretation, combining a considered approach to light and composition with a more instinctive, expressive sensibility.
New Territories marks a significant step in the development of his personal artistic practice.