
a self-taught photographer and independent visual storyteller. since 2010, my work has explored the intersections of daily life, social dynamics, and cultural identity across multiple continents. I combine photojournalism, portraiture, in-camera multiple exposure and collage to capture the unspoken in the visible.

Origins & Approach
originally trained in Human Resources, I took a spontaneous turn into photography while traveling in South East Asia. what started as curiosity gradually turned into long-term documentary practice — intimate, slow, and often non-intrusive. My work is rooted in presence: walking, observing, listening and eliminating personal barriers. Over time, the tool became an archive and a space for reflection and visual storytelling
Projects, Exhibitions & Collaborations
since 2014, I have been developing a distinct body of work rooted in long-term observation and cultural engagement. My first exhibition, Underneath The Surface, was presented at Darb1718 in Cairo in collaboration with Nana Kreutzmann and sponsorship of the Danish Embassy.
in Antananarivo, I co-founded Zanaky Ny Lalana and produced key solo exhibitions such as SarySahy and Tsena Mora, exploring themes of identity, social rhythm, and urban life

He has participated in several group exhibitions including Malagasy People at Fondation H, His residencies include the Alliance Française of Diego Suarez, where he created Regards Croisés, and produced award-winning installations like Tous Personne, Personne Tous with support from the African Cultural Fund in addition to long-term research projects such as
#travellingarbage — a visual inquiry into waste mobility in Madagascar apropos the 5 elements.
Recent Works
include Identité (2022) and 2ab3ad (Dimensions) (2024), both blending personal narrative with collective experience
Current Work
I continue to explore my homeland and the wider region through projects that reflect on culture, society, environment, and transformation while widening my photographic portfolio including home interiors and product photography

Let’s Connect
for collaborations, print inquiries, exhibitions or quotations, feel free to [get in touch](https://journaldunbarbu.com/contact/)
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