Going West, photos made
in France and the United States

Genesis of the exhibition

Michael Erimo

Photographer

Michael Erimo was born in Paris 15 arrondissement, but lives now in 14 arrondissement. A few decades were necessary to make this 1 km trip. This is not anodyne. This simply demonstrates a strong attachment to a native town and moreover to a neighborhood that is all in one for him – including an endless scene for such a curious bystander – a bystander willing to share while roaming for years. Hence no better instrument than a camera for this passionate photographer particularly interested in street photography and people. His relationship with contemporaries can easily be felt through his photographs proposing on the fly portraits while trying to put some emphasis on expressions, looks or situations in day-to-day life. His approach always privileged unknown citizens but great characters, either charismatic or expressive, reflecting an assertive personality without artifice. Through his lens, Parisians are simply themselves, individuals illustrating the rich diversity in human nature.

As a Leica M user (digital and analog), Michael is an active member of Leica LFI community. This allowed him to have the honor of getting some photos published in Leica LFI Magazines, as well as highlighted in LFI Galleries as Picture of the Week or Masterhot, or even exhibited at photo events.

Leica LFI account : https://lfi-online.de/ceemes/en/gallery/michael_erimo-137642.html

Personal Web Site : https://www.michaelerimo.com

A walk full of humanity

Michael Erimo

The photographer’s
approach

This selection of photos is taken from a project called “Going West” in which the author collected photos made in France and the United States, two countries playing an important role in the life of the photographer. The photos of Paris are followed by photos of New York, and always the very present and strong gaze of the subjects. But also a question that we can ask ourselves… Are the roots of the United States forever buried in the culture of old Europe?

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06.05.2024

Going West, photos made
in France and the United States

Michael Erimo

Photographer

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Going West, photos made in France and the United States

Genesis of the exhibition

A walk full of humanity

The photographer’s approach

Going West, photos made in France and the United States

Going West, photos made
in France and the United States

The photographer’s
approach

Going West, photos made
in France and the United States