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.