2016 - Le Sahara de Maximilien Bruggmann







Introduction


Died in the summer of 2016, Maximilien Bruggmann was one of the greatest Swiss photographers. For half a century, he has travelled the world to illustrate some sixty works, seizing the flashes of humanity and moments of eternity. He often went with his friend Jean-Claude Bourgeon to the remotest places of the Saharan desert, to meet their nomadic friends ...

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Saharan Museum


To our knowledge, this is the only museum in Europe entirely dedicated to the history and people of the Sahara. Open to the public since June 2014, it is directed by Bernard Adell. The space is spread over two floors.

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L' équipe


Maximilien Bruggmann and his team during the Blaka mission (1969), in the Oued Mathendous (Libya). From 1961 to 2003, Maximilien Bruggmann carried out 18 missions in the Sahara. He drew two films, several tens of thousands of photos and four books.

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Caravan


Traveling through the Ténéré Desert and the Aïr Mountains, accompanied by the Tuareg nomads.

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In the camp


In the camp of the Tuareg nomads of the Kel-Tédélé tribe

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Beauty


In the endless landscapes of the Sahara we can always find landscapes of exceptional beauty.

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Impressions of the exhibition


Opening of the exhibition on 19 November 2016

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