Photo Elysée is closed until December 4, 2026, for the installation of Animal Model. Opening on December 3 at 6 pm – save the date!
1 / 9
In his apartment in Paris, Katie Kheriji-Watts interviewed Samuel Gratacap about his 17 years dedicated to studying international migration. As a French photographer and journalist, he has practiced his art in extreme environments, reflecting both the best and worst of humanity. The Welcome Europa project, nominated for the 2025 Prix Elysée, fits perfectly within this framework by portraying the journeys of people seeking asylum in the European Union through the Western Balkan countries.
"Che was indeed the archetype of popular struggle to seize power, while Coca-Cola was the archetype of the American way of life. It struck me that across the entire continent,…
“I wanted to bear witness. Activism is linked to my journey as a woman. I have always been independent, self-reliant, active. I wanted to bear witness to the conditions of…
