Arnaud Baumann

Born in 1953 in la Reunion, Arnaud Baumann is an important figure of contemporary art. He studied at the School of Fine Arts of Paris, in the section of architecture, Arnaud Baumann speciliazes in photography. He started experimenting with the digital world in 1992 with his " Videocaptures" for the Cannes Festival for "Liéeration". His images have been published in the international press through the Sipa agency.

After he was introduced to the Hara Kiri team in 1975, he made his first publication in the press. His work has been exhibited since 40 years in galleries and in festivals (Rencontres d'Arles, Paris Photo, Visa for the Image, W gallery, Agathe Gaillard...). He is the author of several books: "Carnet d'Adresses", "l'Age du Siecle", "Private Projections", "Eau Secours". He worked with photographer Xavier Lambours for "Dans le Ventre de Hara Kiri", images illustrating their journeys with the father of Charlie (Editions de la Martinière). His career has been quite successful, he received the National Photo Foundation Prize in 1979.