Fouad Elkoury's (b.Paris 1952) work captures the devastation and chaos of past conflict in the Middle East, alongside the mundanity of daily life, resilience and moments of joy in the present.
His distinctive approach boldly departs from traditional photojournalistic techniques in order to represent and reflect on the quieter realities of everyday life in the spectre of conflict. His images are marked by a defiantly poetic sensibility and a deep appreciation for the resilience of people and the landscapes affected.
Elkoury currently lives between Paris, where he was born, and Beirut where he spent his formative years. In the late seventies Elkoury studied architecture in London, and although he turned to photography soon after graduating, an affinity for liminal space and appreciation for the architectural fabric of a city is evident throughout his powerful images.
Fouad has held numerous international solo exhibitions as well as group shows. His works are part of permanent collections including the Centre Pompidou in Paris, Maison Europeenne de la Photographie in Paris, Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris and Solidere in Beirut.
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