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Episode 14 – Tamibé Bourdanné, Photographer

In this new episode of The Lignes de la main, we follow the hands of photographer Tamibé Bourdanné. Born in Côte d’Ivoire and now based in London, his Chadian, Nigerien, and Nigerian heritage deeply informs his practice. Although he initially set out to pursue architectural photography, a trip to Nigeria marked a decisive turning point in his career. Since then, he has developed a long-term documentary practice, particularly in Benin, where he explores Vodun through an immersive and sensitive approach.

In 2024, his series Synthetic Dreams, created in collaboration with Nigerian stylist Bubu Ogisi, received the le19M Photography of Craft Prize as part of the Picto Fashion Photography Award. As part of this distinction, he was invited to produce a photographic commission within Maison Michel, one of the resident Maisons d’art at le19M, renowned for its expertise in millinery. Working at the heart of the ateliers, he turned his lens toward the artisans, their gestures, and the transmission of their craftsmanship. The resulting series is on view in the exhibition Hands of the Future at the Galerie du 19M through 19 July 2026.

In this episode, Tamibé Bourdanné reflects on his journey, his relationship with image-making, encounters, and gestures, and explains how photography has become a way for him to preserve memory, pass on stories, and better understand the world.

The Lines of the Hand is a podcast series exploring the intimate relationship between creators and their hands.

A podcast produced for le19M by Géraldine Sarratia, directed by Emmanuel Baux.