Now - Janvier 2024

The start of 2024 promises to be both busy and exciting, with several major projects taking off. In particular, we're celebrating the launch of our new website, accompanied by an online concert photo archive covering the years 1995 to 2011.

Written by: Mathieu Drouet

Xavier Brisoux

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This first month of 2024 has been very significant for me. The launch of the new website marked a highlight, and I want to thank you for taking the time to visit it. I also took this period to make my photographic archives available, which includes my concert photos from 95 to 2011. The majority of the archives are now online, only those from 2012 to 2023 remain to be published. Not to forget the sections dedicated to festivals, notably Dour and those covered for Arte. It represents a considerable amount of work, but I am delighted to have undertaken it.

https://archives.mathieu-drouet.com/

It is already possible to order prints. To do so, just send an email via the form on the site. A sales area will soon be updated, offering a selection of prints as well as I work on a collection of small items intended to make my images accessible to everyone.

The beginning of 2024 was marked by my collaboration with Xavier Brisoux for his greeting card. We continued our series of photos focused on his works and their interaction with various elements, this time moving from sand to fire. It remains a faithful reflection of his work and my whims/angsts. The cards can be viewed at Xavier’s, and I am particularly proud of this achievement. Another notable collaboration was with the Bleu Canard restaurant. Through my friend Eric and his Moon Wine project, I met Rémi, owner of Bleu Canard. He invited me to photograph a special evening at the restaurant, orchestrated by chef Ryo Nakamura and chef Sarika Sor. It was a first for me, both in being in the kitchen and in capturing the energy and collaboration of the team. Rémi gave me carte blanche for this black and white, medium format, film report, the results of which will be available after development in March.

The beginning of the year has thus been somewhat chaotic and emotionally difficult to manage. I sincerely thank you for your support. Thank you all for your support and do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about my projects.

Bleu Canard