home / Photography / Photographers' Collections II / Matthieu Paley

Matthieu Paley

BACK TO Matthieu Paley
Prev | Next

Aqzau (2011)

Matthieu Paley

Limited edition of 30 print
Archival pigment print.
75cm x 60cm
Afghanistan
2011
MP402
High above the tree line, a winter caravan of Kyrgyz nomads relies on sure-footed yaks to traverse a treacherous path down to the lower valley. At altitudes above 14,000 feet (4300m), winters in the Little Pamir last eight months or more, and snow can fall even in summer.
1050
Matthieu Paley

Matthieu Paley has travelled all over the world on assignment for National Geographic magazine. Focusing his efforts on regions that are misrepresented, he is especially committed to issues relating to diminishing cultures and to the environment.

The recipient of numerous awards, Matthieu has published several books of his work and his fine art images have been exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide.

Born in France, Matthieu spent three years studying photography in New York . Over the course of his 20 years’ career, he has learned 6 languages, feeding his passion to connect with the people he meets and helping to instill a sense of intimacy into his images.

 

ASK A QUESTION

Aqzau

Stock No: MP402