Although Parisian for a long time now, Kenzo remains strongly attached to his mother country. He tells us about the places of his childhood, other places he’s fallen in love with and also gives us the address of the sublime ryokan, where he likes to take refuge and regenerate himself. He leads us on a subtle journey full of nuance, mainly in Kyoto, where the designer renews with his roots.

Photos and text by Christophe Boisvieux/LightMediation

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Born in the same period and in the same region as Buddhism, Jainism made non-violence its first credo. Once every twelve years, its followers pay an extraordinary homage to the statue of the prophet Bahubali, who had freed himself from desire and illusions. This is the day of the Great Unction, a veritable, and literal, deluge of saffron, milk and sandalwood.

Photos and text by Christophe Boisvieux/LightMediation

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Reopened in 1990, following the reunification of the two Yemens, the Incense Road had made the fortunes of Sabean merchants throughout High Antiquity. A journey in the footsteps of the Magi through the heart of « Happy Arabia ».

Photos and text by Christophe Boisvieux / LightMediation

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In the north of Norway, the reindeer-herding nomads await Easter to live it up in all their finery. With deer races, ice fishing competitions, baptisms and weddings, they celebrate the arrival of spring and the end of the long polar night.

a Photo story by Christophe Boisvieux/LigthMediation

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The Mustang is not only a fiery, American horse. It is also the name of a minuscule kingdom wedged between Nepal and Tibet.A forgotten State where the heir to a several hundred-year-old dynasty reigns. A journey back in time in the realm of the king Jigme Dorje Tandul…

a Photo story by Christophe Boisvieux / LightMediation

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Ces photos sont un hommage aux enfants des sociétés traditionnelles, à leur gaieté et à leur joie de vivre qui contrastent avec les rigueurs bien réelles de leur existence. Les images de Christophe Boisvieux sont le fruit de 20 ans de rencontres heureuses, le témoignage d’un correspondant de paix.

Photos et texte de Christophe Boisvieux / LightMediation

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