Foot à Beaubourg (N&B reportage), Circa 1975

Arnaud Baumann   Famous Artists

Born in 1953 in Réunion, Arnaud Baumann is a major figure in contemporary art. A graduate of the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, architecture department, Arnaud Baumann turned to photography. He experimented with digital technology in 1992 with his "Videocaptures" at the Cannes Film Festival for Libération. His photographs were published in the international press through the Sipa agency.

Following his meeting with the Hara Kiri team in 1975, he signed his first publication in the press. His work has been exhibited for 40 years in galleries or at festivals (Rencontres d'Arles, Paris Photo, Visa pour l'Image, Galerie W, Agathe Gaillard, etc.). He has written numerous books: "Carnet d'Adresses", "l'Age du Siècle", "Projections privée", "Eau Secours". He collaborated with photographer Xavier Lambours on "Dans le ventre de Hara Kiri", images illustrating their journey with Charlie's fathers (Editions De La Martinière). His career has seen a wealth of awards, including the National Photography Foundation Prize in 1979.