Edited with text by Leïla Slimani, Christophe Granger.
Charming portraits of sunbathers, surfers and savvy beachgoers enjoying a French summer at the seaside
Using his highly personal yet objective documentary method, Stéphan Gladieu (born 1969) photographs French holidaymakers at beaches across the country. While each is taken from the same distance, Gladieu's portraits nonetheless allow individual personalities and group dynamics to shine through.
STATUS: Forthcoming | 9/23/2025
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Published by Actes Sud. Edited with text by Leïla Slimani, Christophe Granger.
Charming portraits of sunbathers, surfers and savvy beachgoers enjoying a French summer at the seaside
Using his highly personal yet objective documentary method, Stéphan Gladieu (born 1969) photographs French holidaymakers at beaches across the country. While each is taken from the same distance, Gladieu's portraits nonetheless allow individual personalities and group dynamics to shine through.