JULIEN BONNIN
Concrete Spaces - Sodecco. 2014
22x30 cm
Fine Art Photo Rag Hahnemühle 315g (Glossy - Epson Printer) - Or similar
Concrete Space is a visual documentation on the role and impact of the disappearance of public spaces in Beirut. The city has been under erratic reconstruction while still trying to heal from its wounds and traumatic past. Public spaces are disappearing, being replaced by skyscrapers, malls and westernized scenery, which borders with the kitsch and fabricated stages. I found these places fascinating, especially since they are constantly echoing with the torn city.
Born in 1983, Julien Bonnin is a French photographer living in Marseille and working between France, the UK and the MENA region. During his career he has shaped his practice around the clash between traditional documentary and alternative narratives, ranging from video or site based installations. His recent works focus on archives, representations of Orientalism and nostalgia, especially through the dissimination of myths and intimate stories carried by Diasporas.
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Concrete Space is a visual documentation of the role and impact of the disappearance of public spaces in Beirut. The city has been undergoing erratic reconstruction while still trying to heal from its wounds and traumatic past. Public spaces are vanishing, replaced by skyscrapers, malls, and westernized scenery, often bordering on kitsch and fabricated stages. I find these places fascinating, especially as they constantly resonate with the fractured city.
Né en 1983, Julien Bonnin est un photographe français vivant à Marseille et travaillant entre la France, le Royaume-Uni et la région MENA. Au cours de sa carrière, il a façonné sa pratique autour du choc entre le documentaire traditionnel et les récits alternatifs, allant des installations vidéo aux projets basés sur le site. Ses travaux récents se concentrent sur les archives, les représentations de l'orientalisme et la nostalgie, notamment à travers la diffusion de mythes et d'histoires intimes portées par les diasporas.
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www.cargocollective.com/bonninjulien