Corentin Fohlen: Treasure Island

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17.03.2023

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Daily life in Haiti is extremely challenging. French photographer Corentin Fohlen decided to take stock of the situation, and was obliged to conclude that, if you want to understand the present, you have to deal with the past. He feels that he is still a long way from telling the island’s full story through his pictures. He remembers very clearly how it all evolved: “I’ve been dealing, professionally, with Haiti since 2010. I’ve travelled there twenty-five times, always with the aim of exploring, understanding and getting to know its people, culture, history and daily life. I’m in love with this country,” he enthuses. “Completely. Intensely. I have dedicated so much time to it. I’ve published four books about Haiti. It has changed me and my way of working. I’ve stopped chasing after headlines. I’ve taken my time and immersed myself deeply into life in Haiti.”

This has resulted in unforgettable images: black and white, with an almost classic feel; always precisely composed; and full of informative content, beyond what the eye sees. Fohlen offers a glimpse of the country’s history, while making a declaration of love to its people.

All images on this page: © Corentin Fohlen
Equipment: Leica M (Typ 240) and Leica M10 with Apo-Summicron-M 90 f/2 Asph, Summilux-M 35 and 50 f/1.4 Asph

More pictures from the series can be found in issue 2/2023 of the LFI magazine.

Corentin Fohlen

Born in Quimper, France in 1981, Fohlen wanted to draw comics, but then discovered photography. His work has been published in The New York Times, stern, Le Monde and Die Zeit. He is the recipient of a number of awards and has published numerous books, including Haïti (2017); Le Village (2018); Only colored (2020); and Mon Oncle (… est un génie) (My uncle ...is a genius) (2020). Fohlen currently lives in Paris.

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Corentin Fohlen: Treasure Island

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17.03.2023

Corentin Fohlen

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