@lignedeux ’s work weaves a dreamy, cinematic narrative that beautifully captures the essence of a region – from its vibrant streets to the people who breathe life into them, with all the nuances in between. Rahim straddles the delicate line between nostalgia and the present, crafting images that feel both rooted in memory and alive in the moment. Drawing inspiration from his Tumblr days, his love for film noir, and the photography of icons like Nan Goldin, Davide Sorrenti and Alex Webb, Rahim’s work today is a visual ode to the streets and faces that have shaped his identity.
We spoke with the Algerian photographer to delve into his creative process, reflect on his photographic journey, and hear about his favourite shoot to date.
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The question was not so much Cairo itself.
Between symbolic limits and social boundaries, the interrogations emerged throughout the journey. These photographs, taken by the three of us in this megalopolis, are not answers but perhaps elements of interpretation.
The necessity lay in the relationship we had with ourselves, with others, and with space.
