Richard Mosse (Ireland, 1980) works at the very limits of documentary photography, appropriating scientific and military imaging technologies to depict humanitarian and environmental crises in a powerful new light. 

In this podcast, Richard Mosse tells us about his most ambitious work to date, "Broken Spectre", presented at Photo Elysée in Lausanne from November 3, 2023, to February 25, 2024. Through this monumental video installation, Richard Mosse makes visible the devastating effect of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, using state-of-the-art imaging technologies.

Interview conducted by Julie Dayer, Photo Elysée, in October 2023.

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Richard Mosse on "Broken Spectre"

Since 2014, the Prix Elysée has been supporting international photographers who challenge the way we look at the world and ourselves. 

In the upcoming episodes of Conversations, Photo Elysée’s podcast, we invite you to meet the eight artists nominated for the Prix Elysée 2025, each capturing life's complexities in their own way.

You'll hear from Roger Eberhard, Seif Kousmate, Camille Gharbi, Hannah Darabi, Felipe Romero Beltran, Rahim Fortune, Anastasia Samoylova and Samuel Gratacap – as they each describe the fascinating process of developing a new visual project. 

Stay tuned for our launch on November 4!

The Prix Elysée is the result of an exclusive partnership between Photo Elysée, Museum for Photography, and Parmigiani Fleurier.

Teaser – Conversations

Originally from Iran, Hannah Darabi has been living in Paris for several years. Her country has always been at the heart of her art, reflecting on its past and present. "Why Don’t You Dance?" is the project nominated for the Prix Elysée 2025. This series of photographs draws inspiration from the Women, Life, Freedom movement, which fights against a national government that restricts women's rights. 

Conversations is a Photo Elysée podcast. If you liked this series, please comment and give us a rating.

This episode was produced by Louie Creative – the content creation agency of Louie Media. Katie Kheriji-Watts hosted and wrote this episode. It was directed and mixed by Gautam Shukla with the help of Anouk Solliez. The music was composed by Pierre-Antoine Wucal. This episode was produced by Éloïse Normand, with the help of Lola Lellouche, in close collaboration with Julie Dayer and Lydia Dorner from Photo Elysée. 

The Prix Elysée is the result of an exclusive partnership between Photo Elysée and Parmigiani Fleurier.

#1 – Hannah Darabi

This episode features Swiss photographer Roger Eberhard, an avid lover of landscapes who investigates the history of places impacted by human activity through his art. He shares, with the host Katie Kheriji-Watts, insights about "Meanwhile", the project for which he was nominated for the Prix Elysée 2025, offering a deep dive into 300 years of world history through 12 photographic chapters. 

Conversations is a Photo Elysée podcast. If you liked this series, please comment and give us a rating.

This episode was produced by Louie Creative – the content creation agency of Louie Media. Katie Kheriji-Watts hosted and wrote this episode. It was directed and mixed by Gautam Shukla with the help of Anouk Solliez. The music was composed by Pierre-Antoine Wucal. This episode was produced by Éloïse Normand, with the help of Lola Lellouche, in close collaboration with Julie Dayer and Lydia Dorner from Photo Elysée. 

The Prix Elysée is the result of an exclusive partnership between Photo Elysée and Parmigiani Fleurier.

#2 – Roger Eberhard

In her Parisian artist studio, Camille Gharbi tackles the heavy themes of sexuality and violence, particularly within relationships where power dynamics are unbalanced. The French photographer's project nominated for the Prix Elysée 2025, "Intimes Convictions", challenges rape culture and chemical submission within French society. This theme is particularly relevant, as it is largely inspired by the trial of Dominique Pelicot, which resonates daily in the media. 

Conversations is a Photo Elysée podcast. If you liked this series, please comment and give us a rating.

This episode was produced by Louie Creative – the content creation agency of Louie Media. Katie Kheriji-Watts hosted and wrote this episode. It was directed and mixed by Gautam Shukla with the help of Anouk Solliez. The music was composed by Pierre-Antoine Wucal. This episode was produced by Éloïse Normand, with the help of Lola Lellouche, in close collaboration with Julie Dayer and Lydia Dorner from Photo Elysée. 

The Prix Elysée is the result of an exclusive partnership between Photo Elysée and Parmigiani Fleurier.

#4 – Camille Gharbi

After spending years in a corporate job, Seif Kousmate transitioned back to his true passion: photography. Through it, he has traveled the world, merging photography with journalism. Today, his art primarily focuses on subjects related to Morocco, his country of origin. "Men vs. Fathers" is the project he is presenting for the Prix Elysée 2025, where he explores his relationship with his father and, through it, the topic of masculinity. 

Conversations is a Photo Elysée podcast. If you liked this series, please comment and give us a rating.

This episode was produced by Louie Creative – the content creation agency of Louie Media. Katie Kheriji-Watts hosted and wrote this episode. It was directed and mixed by Gautam Shukla with the help of Anouk Solliez. The music was composed by Pierre-Antoine Wucal. This episode was produced by Éloïse Normand, with the help of Lola Lellouche, in close collaboration with Julie Dayer and Lydia Dorner from Photo Elysée. 

The Prix Elysée is the result of an exclusive partnership between Photo Elysée and Parmigiani Fleurier.

#6 – Seif Kousmate

Anastasia Samoylova is Russian but resides in the United States, where she continues to explore her favorite theme. In an interview with Katie Kheriji-Watts, she shares her thoughts about this theme that combines landscapes and humanity, focusing on the coexistence of nature and human activity. Her project nominated for the Prix Elysée 2025, "Transformations", discusses the recent successful adaptations implemented to combat the impacts of climate change. This episode highlights a passionate and engaging photographer, balancing hope with optimism. 

Conversations is a Photo Elysée podcast. If you liked this series, please comment and give us a rating.

This episode was produced by Louie Creative – the content creation agency of Louie Media. Katie Kheriji-Watts hosted and wrote this episode. It was directed and mixed by Gautam Shukla with the help of Anouk Solliez. The music was composed by Pierre-Antoine Wucal. This episode was produced by Éloïse Normand, with the help of Lola Lellouche, in close collaboration with Julie Dayer and Lydia Dorner from Photo Elysée. 

The Prix Elysée is the result of an exclusive partnership between Photo Elysée and Parmigiani Fleurier.

#8 – Anastasia Samoylova

Originally from Colombia, Felipe Romero Beltrán has lived abroad for half of his life. Recently, he aimed to reconnect with his homeland while integrating research into the history of photography. From his apartment in Paris, he talks about his project nominated for the Prix Elysée 2025, "A Body That Speaks As a Bird", which revisits the 20th century, documenting the significant shift of lifestyles from the countryside to urban areas in Colombia, an episode that resonates with the photographer's own family history. 

Conversations is a Photo Elysée podcast. If you liked this series, please comment and give us a rating.

This episode was produced by Louie Creative – the content creation agency of Louie Media. Katie Kheriji-Watts hosted and wrote this episode. It was directed and mixed by Gautam Shukla with the help of Anouk Solliez. The music was composed by Pierre-Antoine Wucal. This episode was produced by Éloïse Normand, with the help of Lola Lellouche, in close collaboration with Julie Dayer and Lydia Dorner from Photo Elysée. 

The Prix Elysée is the result of an exclusive partnership between Photo Elysée and Parmigiani Fleurier.

#7 – Felipe Romero Beltrán

Rahim Fortune's photographs are deeply rooted in his South American heritage. He primarily uses traditional analog techniques to capture his images. In his project "The Cove", the nominee of th Prix Elysée 2025 dives into his family archives and his close ties to a military town in Texas. This episode is dedicated to family and origins, visible through the perspective of Rahim Fortune. 

Conversations is a Photo Elysée podcast. If you liked this series, please comment and give us a rating.

This episode was produced by Louie Creative – the content creation agency of Louie Media. Katie Kheriji-Watts hosted and wrote this episode. It was directed and mixed by Gautam Shukla with the help of Anouk Solliez. The music was composed by Pierre-Antoine Wucal. This episode was produced by Éloïse Normand, with the help of Lola Lellouche, in close collaboration with Julie Dayer and Lydia Dorner from Photo Elysée.  

The Prix Elysée is the result of an exclusive partnership between Photo Elysée and Parmigiani Fleurier.

#3 – Rahim Fortune

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. 

Conversations is a Photo Elysée podcast. If you liked this series, please comment and give us a rating.

This episode was produced by Louie Creative – the content creation agency of Louie Media. Katie Kheriji-Watts hosted and wrote this episode. It was directed and mixed by Gautam Shukla with the help of Anouk Solliez. The music was composed by Pierre-Antoine Wucal. This episode was produced by Éloïse Normand, with the help of Lola Lellouche, in close collaboration with Julie Dayer and Lydia Dorner from Photo Elysée. 

The Prix Elysée is the result of an exclusive partnership between Photo Elysée and Parmigiani Fleurier.

#5 – Samuel Gratacap

Photo Elysée souhaite valoriser le trésor de la collections en proposant un parcours en audiodescription autour de certaines œuvres de l'exposition "R comme Regarder", à destination de tous les publics et accessibles aux personnes avec déficience visuelle.

1. Photographie d’Edward Steichen extraite du livre "The First Picture Book -Everyday
Things for Babies" de Mary Steichen Calderone et Edward Steichen, 1930

Audiodescription R comme Regarder #1. "The First Picture Book -Everyday Things for Babies"

Photo Elysée souhaite valoriser le trésor de la collections en proposant un parcours en audiodescription autour de certaines œuvres de l'exposition "R comme Regarder", à destination de tous les publics et accessibles aux personnes avec déficience visuelle.

Photographie de Reinhard Matz, extraite de son livre "Verspielt – Fotografien für Kinder", 2000

Audiodescription R comme Regarder #1.1. "Verspielt – Fotografien für Kinder"

Photo Elysée souhaite valoriser le trésor de la collections en proposant un parcours en audiodescription autour de certaines œuvres de l'exposition "R comme Regarder", à destination de tous les publics et accessibles aux personnes avec déficience visuelle.

Double page extraite du livre "Black is Beautiful",de Ann McGovern, 1969, avec les photographies de Hope Wurmfeld

Audiodescription R comme Regarder #2. "Black is Beautiful"

Photo Elysée souhaite valoriser le trésor de la collections en proposant un parcours en audiodescription autour de certaines œuvres de l'exposition "R comme Regarder", à destination de tous les publics et accessibles aux personnes avec déficience visuelle.

Stefan Moses. Photographie liée au livre "Manuel – ein Bilderbuch", 1967

Audiodescription R comme Regarder #3. "Manuel – ein Bilderbuch"

Photo Elysée souhaite valoriser le trésor de la collections en proposant un parcours en audiodescription autour de certaines œuvres de l'exposition "R comme Regarder", à destination de tous les publics et accessibles aux personnes avec déficience visuelle.

Photographie de making of d’"Amadou Alpiniste" d’Alexis Peiry et Suzi Pilet, 1951

Audiodescription R comme Regarder #4. "Amadou Alpiniste"

Photo Elysée souhaite valoriser le trésor de la collections en proposant un parcours en audiodescription autour de certaines œuvres de l'exposition "R comme Regarder", à destination de tous les publics et accessibles aux personnes avec déficience visuelle.

Double page extraite de "Le Caniche Volant" de Wolfgang Suschitzky (photos) et
Roland Collins (texte), 1951

Audiodescription R comme Regarder #5. "Le Caniche Volant"

Photo Elysée souhaite valoriser le trésor de la collections en proposant un parcours en audiodescription autour de certaines œuvres de l'exposition "R comme Regarder", à destination de tous les publics et accessibles aux personnes avec déficience visuelle.

Natacha Lesueur – Image extraite du livre "Purée Paysage", 2006

Audiodescription R comme Regarder #6. "Purée Paysage"

Au-delà de la photoreporter et de son oeuvre, laissez-vous guider par les témoignages de ceux qui l’ont connue et découvrez une autre facette de Martine Franck : la sœur, l’amie, l'artiste, l'alter ego.

• Agnès Sire, son amie proche et directrice artistique de la Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson à Paris
• Eric Franck, son frère
• Setsuko Klossowska de Rola, épouse du peintre Balthus, tous deux amis de la photographe et de son mari Henri Cartier-Bresson
• Jean-Pierre Vorlet, galeriste lausannois l’ayant exposée en 1979
• Ariane Mnouchkine, son amie de toujours, fondatrice du Théâtre du Soleil

Entretiens réalisés par la journaliste Florence Grivel, pour le Musée de l’Elysée, février 2019.

Jean-Pierre Vorlet - Martine Franck intime

Eric Franck - Martine Franck intime

Agnès Sire - Martine Franck intime

Yann Mingard parle du projet "Tant de choses planent dans l'air, d'où notre vertige", exposé au Musée de l'Elysée jusqu'au 25 août 2019.

Le projet a été conçu par le photographe suisse Yann Mingard entre 2015 et 2018. Il marque une nouvelle évolution de l’intérêt que porte l’artiste à la création d’un « diagnostic photographique de la contemporanéité », en rapport avec des phénomènes naturels, technologiques et sociaux ainsi que leur impact sur notre état d’esprit actuel et celui du monde en général.

Yann Mingard - Tant de choses planent dans l'air, d'où notre vertige #3

Yann Mingard - Tant de choses planent dans l'air, d'où notre vertige #2

Yann Mingard - Tant de choses planent dans l'air, d'où notre vertige #1

As part of the exhibition Jan Groover: Laboratory of Forms, the Musée de l'Elysée asked several leading names in photography to describe the artist in their own words.

• Laurie Simmons
• Chris Shipley
• Gregory Crewdson
• Jed Devine

Interviews conducted by journalist Michèle Laird, for the Musée de l'Elysée, August 2019.

Laurie Simmons - Jan Groover: Laboratory of Forms

Chris Shipley - Jan Groover: Laboratory of Forms

Gregory Crewdson - Jan Groover: Laboratory of Forms

Jed Devine - Jan Groover: Laboratory of Forms

Dans le cadre de l'exposition "René Burri, l'explosion du regard", le Musée de l'Elysée a proposé à d'anciens collègues et amis de l'artiste de partager leurs souvenirs. Ils évoquent les multiples facettes de la personnalité et de l'œuvre de René Burri.

Loin de se cantonner uniquement à la photographie, la production de René Burri s’étend de la réalisation de films à la conception graphique d’ouvrages photographiques, tout en passant par le collage, le dessin et l’aquarelle. 

• Mélanie Bétrisey, responsable du Fonds René Burri, conservé au Musée de l'Elysée
• Werner Jeker, ami de René et graphiste avec qui il a collaboré sur plusieurs projets
• Dino Simonett, ami de René et éditeur avec qui il a collaboré sur plusieurs livres
• Bruno Barbey, photographe et membre de l'agence Magnum

Entretiens réalisés par la journaliste Florence Grivel, pour le Musée de l’Elysée, décembre 2019.

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Bruno Barbey - René Burri, l'explosion du regard

WernerJeker - René Burri, l'explosion du regard

Mélanie Bétrisey - René Burri, l'explosion du regard

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