La trilogie du Bonheur | Marvin Bonheur | Cé èditions 2024

"This book is the first book by the artist Marvin Bonheur and brings together 10 years of photographs taken in the department of Seine-Saint-Denis where he grew up. His gaze, sometimes tender, nostalgic or critical, bears witness to his experience in this unique territory.

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His series is divided into three parts, and the book is structured accordingly. "Alzheimer", the first, delves into his memories, capturing strong moments of his childhood and adolescence until his departure at the age of 21. The photographs are taken as snapshots of his memory, seeking to preserve and document the past.

The second chapter, “Therapy,” explores the daily reality of today’s youth, denouncing injustices and debunking stereotypes of a culture often rejected by society. Marvin Bonheur approaches individuals, takes portraits and becomes aware of his attachment to “the forgotten.”

“Renaissance,” the last chapter, concludes the photographer’s quest for identity, evolving between the place that shaped him and the new perspectives he explores. These photographs were taken when the photographer began working for sportswear brands, which makes his photography more aesthetic and more assertive. Marvin feels legitimate as a suburban artist, asserting his ability to represent this subject that is an integral part of his identity." - From publisher's website