Beirut, November 16, 2022.
The signature of “Beirutis”, Marie-Noëlle Fattal’s photo book, will take place on November 16 at Beit Kanz in Ashrafieh.
“The inhabitants of Beirut are the protagonists of my photography book. Through these photos taken mostly between 2018 and 2022, I wanted to tell the Beirutis’ story during these pivotal years in which their lives have changed,” explains Marie-Noëlle Fattal. “It’s a very personal vision, in images but also in texts, as my photos are accompanied by short captions. I chose to write the book in three languages: French, English and Arabic, because linguistic diversity is part of our culture. »
Halfway between a personal diary and a photographic report, “Beirutis” captures the spirit of Beirut and its people through the tender gaze of its author.
Bio: Marie-Noëlle Fattal is Lebanese and works in communication. After spending most of her life abroad, she returns to Lebanon in 2012. In 2017, she publishes Beirut Footsteps, a photography book inspired by her urban walks.
In Ephémères, her first photo exhibition in December 2020, she shows the hidden beauty of Beirut’s everyday life. In 2021 and 2022, Marie-Noëlle takes part in the collective exhibition “Beirut Photo”.
“Beirutis” is her second photography book.