The Analog Chronicles

On view at the 99 Cameras Museum in Studio Harcourt, Paris

From November 6, 2024 to February 15, 2025

A collective exhibition by Mathias Depardon, Ismail Ferdous, Théo Giacometti, Gaia Squarci, and Alessandro Silvestri.

At a time when digital photography dominates and artificial intelligence is redefining the visual imagination, the 99 Cameras Museum, in collaboration with Blind Magazine, Studio Harcourt, Ilford Photo, Nation Photo and Pelloche Moi, is proud to unveil a brand-new photographic project: The Analog Chronicles.

This exhibition brings together five renowned photographers - Mathias Depardon, Ismail Ferdous, Théo Giacometti, Gaia Squarci, and Alessandro Silvestri - who photographed the summer of 2024 with five iconic cameras, manufactured between 1935 and 1964. These documentary photographers, renowned for their discerning appreciation of today's world, embraced the challenge of creating a series that engages with the history of analog photography.

Under the artistic direction of Jonas Cuénin, director of Blind magazine, 'The Analog Chronicles' reaffirms the importance of taking the time to live, and turning free time into a space for artistic creation, in an age marked by instantaneity and mass digital production.

Provence, summer 2024 © Théo Giacometti

The 99 Cameras Museum : a collection that spans time and generations
Housed in the prestigious Studio Harcourt in Paris, the 99 Cameras Museum was born of a family passion. Founded in 2023 by Federico Benincasa, in homage to his father Gianpaolo, a relentless collector of mythical cameras for over fifty years (more than 2,000 pieces), the museum offers an intimate look at these technical feats of the 20th century. This pocket-sized museum presents a constantly evolving collection, where each camera is chosen for its role in the history of photography. Located in the heart of Studio Harcourt, the space invites us to consider argentic photography, far from being relegated to nostalgia, as an enduring source of inspiration for new generations in search of authentic photography.

Using analog photography, Mathias Depardon, Ismail Ferdous, Théo Giacometti, Gaia Squarci and Alessandro Silvestri revisited the universal theme of summer photos. Each of them took a camera with them on vacation, documenting southern European landscapes, swimming, playing, walking, intimacy, special family moments - all those simple moments that make summer such a sweet time to live. This project also nurtures a tradition among professional photographers: photographing one's own existence and turning it into an artistic work, alongside commissions, topical subjects and long-term projects on the issues facing our world.

Spain, summer 2024 © Mathias Depardon

A universal theme explored by five photographers
Mathias Depardon is an award winning social documentary photographer. His work reveals significant social, economic, and political questions, challenging the idea of borders and identity.

Ismail Ferdous, winner of the 2023 Leica Award, is a Bangladeshi photographer and filmmaker based in New York, USA. He documents social and humanitarian issues in the contemporary world.

Gaia Squarci, photographer and filmmaker, splits her time between Milan and New York. She teaches digital storytelling at ICP and focuses on a personal approach in her work

Théo Giacometti is an independent photojournalist and member of Studio Hans Lucas since 2018. Based in Marseille, he produces visual reports on social and environmental issues for the press and NGOs

Alessandro Silvestri, originally from Rome and now based in Paris, is one Studio Harcourt’s official photographers since 2009. Passionate about old cameras and film photography, he explores anthropology, visual communication, and artistic research.

Nikon F: Introduced in 1959, it has become a legend among photojournalists.
Canon 7: An icon of the 1960s, known for his unique lens nicknamed “the dream lens”.
Widelux F6: An iconic panoramic camera that captures large scenes with a unique aesthetic.
Kodak Retina 117: A 1930s model that revolutionized the use of 35mm film.
Contax 1: Introduced in 1932, this device marked a turning point in the design of top-of-the-range rangefinders.

Mathias Depardon (Widelux F6), Ismail Ferdous (Contax 1), Théo Giacometti (Canon 7), Gaia Squarci (Nikon F), and Alessandro Silvestri (Kodak Retina 117)

The cameras, some of which are almost one century old, have been precisely restored by Pelloche Moi to full functionality. They have been equipped with Harman's Phoenix film, an innovative film developed in 2024 to meet the needs of a new generation of film photographers. The films are developed by Nation Photo, a key player in the silver revival in France.

Summer 2024 © Alessandro Silvestri

An exhibition during the Month of Photography in Paris
The Analog Chronicles will be on exhibited from November 6, 2024 to February 15, 2025 at Studio Harcourt, Paris.
Alongside the exhibition, a series of NFTs, developed in collaboration with Obscura.io, Europe's largest NFT platform, will enhance the experience.

Italy, Summer 2024 © Gaia Squarci

Italy, Summer 2024 © Ismail Ferdous

Bryan Adams: Hear the World

By Bryan Adams

Publisher : Steidl

2024 | 264 pages

Hear the World is a visually compelling and heartwarming collection of over 120 portraits by musician and photographer Bryan Adams, created in collaboration with the Hear the World Foundation. This beautifully curated book brings together some of the most recognizable faces from the worlds of film, music, fashion, and beyond—including Julianne Moore, Bruce Springsteen, The Weeknd, Priyanka Chopra, Jared Leto, Léa Seydoux, and Lenny Kravitz—all captured through Adams' distinctive lens. Each subject strikes the signature "Hear the World" pose, with a hand cupped behind one ear, symbolizing their support for hearing awareness.

The Hear the World Foundation, which focuses on supporting children with hearing loss in low- and middle-income countries, is grounded in the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to hear and live life to its fullest. Adams has been a passionate collaborator with the foundation since 2007, and Hear the World is the culmination of their shared vision to highlight the importance of conscious hearing and advocate for global accessibility to hearing care.

The portraits in Hear the World offer more than just familiar faces—they capture the humanity, individuality, and solidarity of renowned ambassadors uniting for a vital cause. Each image stands as a reminder of the preciousness of sound and the often-overlooked gift of hearing. Through this striking visual anthology, Adams not only showcases his skill behind the camera but also raises awareness of hearing loss and celebrates the foundation's mission.

This book is a testament to the power of art, philanthropy, and collaboration, making Hear the World a touching and meaningful contribution to both the world of photography and the cause of hearing health.

All About Bryan Adams

Mary Ellen Mark: Indian Circus

By Mary Ellen Mark

Publisher : Steidl

2024 | 160 pages

Playful yet haunting, Mary Ellen Mark’s photographs of Indian circus performers depict a world on the brink of disappearance. In 1969, Mark first traveled to India and photographed a circus, captivated by its "beauty and innocence." Two decades later, she returned for six months to document 18 circuses across the country, from bustling cities to remote villages.

Ranging from large troupes with hundreds of performers—both human and animal—to small, intimate acts, Mark's lens captures not the spectacle of the shows, but the quiet moments in between: scenes of practice, rest, and life beyond the spotlight. Her focus is on the human experience—marked by the contradictions of humor and sadness, beauty and hardship. By the time of Mark’s project, Indian circuses were already fading, holding onto an innocence long lost in the West, as they struggled against the pressures of the modern world.

This new edition of her 1993 book preserves the original text and images but reimagines the sequence and design, staying true to Mark’s poignant vision of a dying art form.

All About Mary Ellen Mark

Peter Lindbergh: Dior

By Peter Lindbergh

Publisher : TASCHEN

2024 | 512 pages

Peter Lindbergh photographed Dior’s most exceptional muses, Marion Cotillard and Charlize Theron among them, and signed campaigns for Lady Dior and J'Adore with his inimitable style. Throughout his career, the photographer was one of the house’s closest collaborators. This final book was an original cocreation that was close to the artist’s heart—and to ours.

Seventy years of Dior history projected against the effervescence of Times Square, New York: this was the concept behind Lindbergh’s project, extraordinary both in scope and dimension, for which Dior, in an unusual move, allowed an unprecedented number of priceless garments to be taken from its vaults in Paris and shipped across the Atlantic.

The result is electric. Amid the frenzy of Times Square, Alek Wek glows in the immaculate 1947 Bar suit, the storied ensemble that launched the House of Dior. In snatches of street scenes, models Saskia de Brauw, Karen Elson, and Amber Valletta flit through crowds and scaffolding, are reflected in building façades, and draped in haute couture, from pieces hand-sewn by Christian Dior to more recent designs by Maria Grazia Chiuri. Lindbergh’s trademark monochrome and color photographs masterfully highlight the intricacies, silhouettes, and textures of each garment.

Lindbergh himself is present in every aspect of this publication designed by his long-time collaborator and friend Juan Gatti. This volume features 165 never-before-published images from the shoot, including an introduction by Martin Harrison, and pays homage to Lindbergh’s profound relationship with the Parisian House by curating more than 100 of his photographs of Dior creations, from haute couture to ready-to-wear, men’s and women’s, originally published in some of the world’s most prestigious magazines such as Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. A breathtaking tribute to two pillars of fashion and photography and their timeless collaborations.

All About Peter Lindbergh

Toilet Alex Paper Prager

By Alex Prager, Maurizio Cattelan, Pierpaolo Ferrari

Publisher : Damiani

2024 | 40 pages

A captivating fusion of the surreal worlds of Toilet Paper and the striking imagery of artist, director, and screenwriter Alex Prager, the latest issue of Toilet Paper magazine presents a visual dialogue between these creative forces. The issue showcases 12 of Prager’s evocative images alongside 12 conceived by the Toilet Paper team. Known for its vibrant aesthetics and playful visual twists, Toilet Paper enters into a dynamic exchange with Prager’s technicolor universe, where the line between reality and fiction is artfully blurred. Her signature use of archetypes, everyday objects, humor, and allegory creates a provocative and mysterious journey throughout the pages. This collaboration follows in the footsteps of ToiletMartin PaperParr (2018), a special edition that celebrated the iconic work of internationally acclaimed photographer Martin Parr, along with the creative minds of Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari. Like its predecessor, this issue brings together distinctive visual worlds in a way that delights and intrigues.

The Analog Chronicles

On view at the 99 Cameras Museum in Studio Harcourt, Paris

From November 6, 2024 to February 15, 2025

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