“A hymn to beauty, that's what photography is for me! The photos take me and not the other way around. When what is offered to me is so striking that I cannot resist staring at her ”

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The famous Buddhist monk, writer, artist, French interpreter of the Dalai Lama since 1989, has just inaugurated at YellowKorner in Paris the exhibition of a selection of his recent photographs, wild, atmospheric and infinite landscapes where the light, colorful and provided with contrasts, plays an essential role.

Thrilling with life, they bear witness to his personal commitment and his artistic sensitivity towards the peoples, cultures and landscapes that he was able to meet during his many journeys, through the Himalayas, and other regions of the world. , like the Andes Cordillera.

He also publishes at La Martinière / in co-edition with YellowKorner, "Hymn to beauty", a magnificent book illustrated with nearly 200 masterpieces, grandiose skies, joy of children's faces, wild horses galloping under the storm ... (25 euros).

Matthieu Ricard will give all of his photographic and author rights to his association, Karuna-Shechen, organizing humanitarian projects especially in Nepal.

Exhibition until June 14, in all YellowKorner galleries. Photographic works from 49 €.

For more information : www.yellowkorner.com