Jean-Marie Périer

born in 1940 in Neuilly-sur-Seine (France)

At 22, Jean-Marie Périer was already the photographer for the famed Salut les Copains. During his tenure with the magazine, he shot the most famous musicians of the time: Mick Jagger, James Brown, The Beatles, Johnny Hallyday and Miles Davis, amongst many others. > Read more

"There was a period of twelve years during which I could do anything. There were no budget constraints and no agents. We were all young and no one had an 'image' to manage. Today, it’s completely different."

As of 1975, Jean-Marie Périer started focusing solely on directing publicity films and movies in Paris. He returned to photography in the nineties, collaborating with Elle. It is during this period that he shot L'univers des créateurs, images that showcased his fascination for the fashion world.

"Designers have the talent, the brains, the vision and the money. Nobody can match Karl Lagerfeld. If he wants an iceberg for his show, someone will make sure he gets one from Sweden pronto. These are today's rockstars, the new Rolling Stones."

Jean-Marie Périer has published several books: Mes années 60 (1998), Jean-Marie Périer (2008) with over 400 portraits, and Rencontres (2012). He later revealed souvenirs from his days on the road with some of that era’s most influential artists.

John Lennon, Paris, France, May 1965

Exhibitions at Polka Galerie

Exhibitions at Polka Galerie

Rock'n'roll Rock'n'roll Rock'n'roll Rock'n'roll Rock'n'roll

Jean-Marie Périer

Rock'n'roll
March 2 - May 4, 2013
Fashion Stars Fashion Stars Fashion Stars Fashion Stars Fashion Stars

Jean-Marie Périer

Fashion Stars
June 11 - July 31, 2010
Polka Magazine # 1 Polka Magazine # 1 Polka Magazine # 1 Polka Magazine # 1 Polka Magazine # 1

Jean-Marie Périer

Polka Magazine # 1
November 15, 2007 - January 15, 2008

Selected Publications

Rencontres Rencontres Rencontres Rencontres Rencontres

Jean-Marie Périer

Rencontres
Chêne, 2012
Françoise Françoise Françoise Françoise Françoise

Jean-Marie Périer

Françoise
Chêne, 2011
Jean-Marie Périer, rétrospective des photos des années 50 à aujourd'hui Jean-Marie Périer, rétrospective des photos des années 50 à aujourd'hui Jean-Marie Périer, rétrospective des photos des années 50 à aujourd'hui Jean-Marie Périer, rétrospective des photos des années 50 à aujourd'hui Jean-Marie Périer, rétrospective des photos des années 50 à aujourd'hui

Jean-Marie Périer

Jean-Marie Périer, rétrospective des photos des années 50 à aujourd'hui
Chêne, 2008

Selected Exhibitions

Selected Exhibitions

Permanent exhibition

Maison de la photographie, Villeneuve d'Aveyron, France, 2015

Rétrospective

Espace EDF Bazacle, Toulouse, France, 2013

Limelight

Travelling exhibition (Europe, Middle East)

Portraits de Mode

ZEN, Bangkok,Thailand, 2012

Backstage Pass

Portland Museum, USA, 2009

Who Shot Rock'n'roll

Brooklyn Museum, USA, 2009

Yves Saint Laurent

Fine Art Museum of San Francisco, USA, 2008

Jean-Marie Périer

Hôtel de Ville, Paris, France, 2002

Press

Jean-Marie Périer : Madfor Culture

MadFor Madame Figaro, juillet 2013

Jean-Marie Périer : I shot the Stones

Polka #20, novembre 2012

Jean-Marie Périer : Parlez-moi d'images

Polka #9, mai 2010

Jean-Marie Périer : Il était une fois l'adolescence

Polka #1, novembre 2007