Julia Fullerton-Batten: Tableaux

Julia Fullerton-Batten: Tableaux
Nov 20, 2025 – Jan 17, 2026

United States United States — Photography Gallery
148 North La Brea Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Fahey/Klein Gallery presents Julia Fullerton-Batten: Tableaux, a captivating exhibition that highlights two of the artist’s most ambitious projects, Old Father Thames and Frida – A Singular Vision of Beauty and Pain. Internationally recognized for her meticulously constructed, cinematic photographs, Fullerton-Batten merges the precision of film direction with the atmosphere of painting. Each image exists between fact and fantasy, transforming historical fragments and emotional truths into rich visual storytelling.

In Old Father Thames, Fullerton-Batten explores London’s defining river, the lifeline that has shaped the city’s fortunes and myths for centuries. Living near its banks in West London, she was drawn to its ever-changing nature—its tides, moods, and the human dramas that have unfolded along its course. From jubilant Frost Fairs to moments of tragedy and renewal, her series reconstructs scenes from the Thames’ layered past. Each tableau feels like a moment frozen in time, illuminated with cinematic lighting and historical authenticity, revealing the river not just as a geographical feature, but as a living chronicle of London’s spirit.

The Frida series pays tribute to the legendary Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, whose life and work embodied courage, creativity, and cultural pride. Inspired by Kahlo’s fearless individuality and deep love of Mexico, Fullerton-Batten reimagines her essence through strikingly stylized portraits and settings. Collaborating with Mexican artisans and costumers, she photographed her subjects in vibrant Tehuana garments within evocative locations—abandoned mansions, historic haciendas, and the haunting “doll island” of Xochimilco. These works bridge homage and invention, celebrating Kahlo’s enduring influence and the transformative power of art.

Born in Bremen in 1970, Julia Fullerton-Batten has become a leading figure in contemporary fine-art photography. Her works are held in major international collections, including the National Portrait Gallery in London and Musée de l’Elysée in Lausanne, affirming her status as a master of visual storytelling.

Image: The Princess Alice Disaster of 1978 Archival Pigment Print Signed, titled, dated, numbered on label verso © Julia Fullerton-Batten


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