Belgian-Tunisian photographer, Kamel Moussa lives in Brussels. Graduated in fine arts, especially in photography. He is passionate about exploring the nuanced aspects of identity, belonging, fragility, and ambiguity that shape human personality. His projects serve as an extension of his personal experiences, using photography as a medium for self-discovery.
Kamel is captivated by the creative Approach involved in developing intimate projects. Through this process, he crafts visual narratives inspired by his experiences, attempting to comprehend himself and his surroundings.
From 2012 to 2016, he embarked on a significant project titled "Unstable Balance." Using an intimate approach, this exploration delved into the lives of young Tunisians in the aftermath of the Tunisian Revolution. The project culminated in an exhibition at Les Boutographies festival in Montpellier, France, 2016.
In 2018, "Unstable Balance" took on a new form as a published book, thanks to collaborations with French publishing house Le Bec en l'Air and Belgian publishing house ARP2.
The photographer's work continued to evolve, and between 2017 and 2020, he dedicated himself to the project "Graveyard for the Anonymous." This visual testimony centered around a cemetery created by Tunisian fisherman Chemseddine Marzug, who tirelessly ensures that migrants who perished at sea are laid to rest with dignity. The project was honored with an exhibition in 2021 at the Museum of Photography in Antwerp (FOMU), Belgium.
From 2015 to 2023, he created an intimate project titled « When Travel is Open to the Unexpected.» The genesis of this project arose from an accident that profoundly changed his life. Through the medium of photography, this personal testimony addresses his physical disability.
The photographer turns a personal tragedy into a universal exploration of resilience, change, and the unexpected paths that life can take.
Photographe belgo-tunisien, Kamel Moussa réside à Bruxelles. Diplômé en arts plastiques, notamment en photographie, il s'intéresse aux multiples facettes de l'identité, de l'appartenance, de la fragilité et de l'ambiguïté qui sont propres à chacun.
Cet intérêt se reflète dans sa démarche créative : l'intention de développer des projets intimes.
Ce faisant, il construit un récit visuel inspiré de ses propres expériences, cherchant à comprendre son moi, aussi bien que son environnement.
De 2012 à 2016, Kamel a entamé un projet photographique, "Équilibre Instable", qui l'a ramené dans sa ville natale, Zarzis, en Tunisie. Son approche personnelle lui a permis d'entrer dans le monde familier des jeunes Tunisiens, rencontrés après la révolution tunisienne.
Le projet a été exposé dans le cadre du festival Les Boutographies à Montpellier, en France, en 2016.
En 2018, "Équilibre Instable" a pris une nouvelle forme, celle d'un livre, publié grâce à des collaborations avec la maison d'édition française Le Bec en l'Air et la maison d'édition belge ARP2.
L'œuvre du photographe a poursuivi son évolution. Et entre 2017 et 2020, il se consacre au projet « Cimetière des Anonymes ». Ce témoignage visuel s'articule autour d'un cimetière créé par le pêcheur tunisien Chemseddine Marzug, qui veille sans relâche à ce que les migrants morts en mer soient enterrés dignement.
Le projet a été honoré par une exposition en 2021 au Musée de la Photographie d'Anvers (FOMU).
De 2015 à 2023, il a créé un projet intime intitulé "Quand le voyage est ouvert à l'imprévu".
La genèse de ce projet est née d'un accident qui a profondément transformé sa vie. Au moyen de photos, ce témoignage personnel porte sur son handicap physique.
Le photographe transforme une tragédie personnelle en une exploration universelle de la résilience, du changement et des chemins inattendus dans lesquels la vie peut évoluer.
Photography Projects:
2015-2023: When Travel is Open to the Unexpected.
2017-2020: Graveyard for the Anonymous, « Interlace. »
2015-2016: On the other side of the Mediterranean.
2014: Emanuel.
2014-2016: The Exodus.
2013-2014: Night Patrols.
2012-2016: Unstable Balance.
Exhibitions & Professional Experiences:
2021: Exhibition of my project: "Graveyard for the Anonymous", in the Museum of Photography in Antwerp, Fomu, Belgium (June 24 - September 12).
2021: Portfolio participation in the event "Le Fusée de la Motographie", curated by Vincent Beeckman and the FOMU, Antwerp, Belgium.
2020: Exhibition of my project "Unstable Balance" at: Médiatine, Wolubilis Cultural Center, Brussels, Belgium.
2019: Selection of "Unstable Balance", Athens Photo Festival. Greece.
2018: Exhibition of "Unstable Balance", Contretype Gallery, Brussels. Belgium.
2016: Screening of "Unstable Balance", during the official selection of: Voies Off, Festival, Arles. France.
2016: Exhibition of "Unstable Balance", in the photography festival, Les
Boutographies - Rencontres Photographiques, Montpellier, France.
2013-2014: Exhibition of my project, "Night Patrols", at Tour & Taxis, Brussels.
Publications & Events:
2021: .tiff magazine: Publication of a portfolio from my project: "Graveyard for the Anonymous". Text by Jean-Marc Bodson, FOMU- Foto Museum editions, Antwerp. Belgium.
2021: Presentation of my project "Graveyard for the Anonymous" at Unseen Festival, Amsterdam, through .tiff magazine, edited by FOMU editions.
2019: Presentation of my book, "Unstable Balance" by the French editions: Le Bec en l'Air, and Belgium editions: ARP2, during Les Rencontres de la Photographie, Arles. France.
2018: First presentation of my book "Unstable Balance" by the editions Le Bec en l’Air, and ARP2 editions, at Paris Photo, France.
Awards & Grants:
2020: Selection of the « Unstable Balance » project at Prix Médiatine, in Brussels. Belgium.
2019: Finalist at Bourse du Talent, in Paris, with my project "Graveyard for the Anonymous" project.
2017: Finalist at Bourse du Talent, in Paris, with my project "Unstable Balance".
2016: Prize “Coup de coeur” for my project « Unstable Balance », by the French photography magazine: Réponses Photo. During the photography festival, Les Boutographies, in Montpellier, France.
2016: Prize “Coup de cœur” for my project "Unstable Balance", from the online French news website, Les Jours, During the photography festival, Les Boutographies, in Montpellier, France.
Press & Media:
2019: “Unstable Balance by Kamel Moussa: portraits of a disillusionment”, Adnen Jdey, in nawaat.org.
2018: “Kamel Moussa, and the portraits of Tunisian youth”, Pascal Goffaux, RTBF.be.
2018: “Images to meet the other”, Claude Lorent, in Libre Belgium, newspaper.
2016: “Kamel Moussa, portraits”, Marie Moglia, in Fisheye Magazine.
2016: “De l'autre côté de la Méditerranée”, Glen Cloarec, in Vice, France.
Education:
2013-2016: Artistic Degree in Photography, ESA le 75 - École Supérieure des Arts de l'Image Le Septante Cinq, Brussels. Belgium.
2009-2013: Diploma of Photographer, School of Photography and Visual Techniques, Agnès Varda, Brussels. Belgium.
I’m a freelance designer based in Los Angeles, CA. I’ve worked with brands like Nordo, Facely, Fazo.
My story
My approach to design draws on influences ranging from contemporary streetwear to classical fine art. When working with a new client, my first goal is to understand the stories they’re trying to tell with their visual elements and start building my graphic design around them. Whether it’s branding or editorial, my work always has something to say.
Experience
Graphic Designer @ Doro
Jan 2019 - Feb 2020
Graphic Designer @ Monospace
May 2018 - Jan 2019
Featured in
Design magazine October 2019
Do More Annual 2019
AWSO design November 2018
No code Annual 2018