The Streets of Perpignan

During "Visa pour l'image Perpignan 2014" you get to see some great slide shows in the evening of plenty nice photojournalism. It inspires, it tells stories and it encourages "street photpgarpy" as you have to walk home late at night- a perfect time to wonder the pretty streets of Perpignan. 

Evening light, Perpignan, September 2014

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The Other Hundred. A book and exhibitions... and a tearoom!

I am really proud to have a project selected as one of the winning stories by the "Other Hundred". The "The Other Hundred" is a unique not-for-profit photo-book initiated by the Global Institute For Tomorrow (GIFT) .

This year, "The other Hundred" was interested in reportage stories featuring entrepreneurs.. I could not think of anyone better then my good friend John who runs a Landmark tearoom in Kabuga, near Kigali in Rwanda.

In addition to be part of this years book, the projects will also be exhibited around the world- it will be possible to see the show in places like Hong Kong, Singapore, Berlin and New York. At the moment, it can be seen in Dubai.

Libie greeting John at night

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Traditional Swiss Music in Solalax

The restaurant Miroir de l'Argentine offers spectacular views and treks near Villars (Valais) in Switzerland.

At the restaurant Miroir de l'Argentine, I met these guys playing some amazing music, including playing on the saw..!

Saw playing musicians

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A busker in Barcelona

Sometimes commuting can be rewarding. The other week, visiting Barcelona on my way to Perpignan, this busker entertained my coach on the metro. Sometimes, I suspect there is a hidden camera somewhere- the guy was really good! What a gift!

The lady in the back is photographing the violinist on a Barcelona Metro, September 2014
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REPORTERS SANS FRONTIERS- aux Confrontations Photo, Gex 3-5 October

Come and join us at the exhibition with Reporters Sans Frontiers in Gex, near Geneva between October 3rd to the 5th. There will, in collaboration with Fondation Gilles Caron, Confrontations Photo and Photo Reporters be a display of plenty good photography. Amongst them will be three of my images from Rwanda.

Réverien Rurangwa

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Bhutan: Choki Traditional Art School and the 13 arts.

In Thimphu, Bhutan, Choki Traditional Art School educates young men and women on the traditional Buddhist arts. Everything from wood crafts to painting and embroidery is all taught here. The students will later work on preserving the history as well as the traditions of the art that evolvs around the monasteries as well as the different festivals that takes place in Bhutan. An example is the "Tigers Nest". A few years ago, it got severely damaged and the students from  Choki Traditional Art School is heavily involved in recreating the works of art at he monastery.

The drawings of the students contain incredible details.

The woodcrafts are done by students and the teachers... details in the work is fantastic!

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A Cock in the street- Perpignan 2014

Perpignan is a beautiful town, old, narrow roads, the residents are spending the time outside, sitting, talking, playing. Walking back to my hotel, I also met a Cock and a Dog- not sure why someone placed the Cock in the middle of the road though...

A Cock & a Dog in the Road- Perpignan 2014

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Visa pour l'image - Perpignan 2014

"Visa pour l'image Perpignan 2014" is over for this year. It is a photojournalism festival that takes place every year in Perpignan in the south of France, near Spain. There were great exhibitions, slide shows in the evenings and possibilities too meet with other photographers and agents- very inspiring!
This year, there were even images posted as large posters on walls as well as houses around the small little old town that makes Perpignan such a charming place. There is still time to see the exhibitions though- the "professional week" is over- but next week is the "educational week". It means the week is dedicated to show the work to schools and students. If you have the chance, it is worth the visit!

Photographs were posted on the wall around the entire town of Perpignan for this years Visa pour l'image

The evening projections are the highlights of the day during the first week of VISA. Prizes and awards are presented here.

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