Ben Dauchez - Maroc #3 Medina

Bauhaus Maroc Series

- Title Maroc #3 Medina
- Fine Art Edition 40X44 Signed numbered 1/20
- Certificate of Authenticity

Fusion of two worlds: multi-exposure allows overlaying these two universes — that of the formal rigor of Bauhaus and the sensory richness and historical depth of Morocco. Perhaps the clean lines of Bauhaus interlace with Moroccan architectural motifs, such as arches, mosaics, and the textures of earthen or stone walls. This fusion creates a visual dialogue between modernity and tradition.

Conceptual approach: The use of multi-exposure can also symbolize the idea of interaction between the past and the present, between modern and traditional architecture. Morocco, rich in cultural symbols, could be seen here as a testing ground for transposing Western Bauhaus concepts into a more oriental, even Mediterranean, context.

Play of light and color: The contrast between the sharp shadows of Bauhaus and the warm, diffuse colors typical of Morocco (ochres, reds, blues, and oranges) could be enhanced. This could offer a poetic dimension where each superimposed image evokes a sense of movement, transformation, and immersion in a hybrid space between the East and the West.

The impact of multi-exposure:

Temporal and spatial dimensions
: By overlaying several moments or spaces, the multi-exposure technique could also suggest a temporal experience, as if one is traveling through different eras or different perceptions of Morocco. This play on time and space echoes the notions of fluidity and transition in Bauhaus culture, while drawing inspiration from the multiple layers of meaning and history that Morocco embodies.

Cultural and aesthetic duality: Finally, this work could express a reflection on the relations between Western and Eastern cultures, between European functionalism of Bauhaus and the sensuality of Moroccan forms. Multi-exposure can create an atmosphere where the two worlds are not opposed but are rather interconnected within a single artistic vision.


Passionate about photography from childhood, Ben DAUCHEZ began in the neighborhood studios of La Rochelle. There he acquired the full range of fundamentals of classic photography, from technique to shooting and retouching, through the darkroom. At 22, freshly graduated, he moved to Paris to complete his training by becoming a set assistant for the Daguerre studios, Le Petit Oiseau va sortir, and Studio Zéro. He had the chance to collaborate with and assist some of the most talented photographers: Bettina RHEIMS, Patrick DEMARCHELIER, Terry RICHARDSON, Ellen VON UNWERTH, Marcus MAM... From certain decisive encounters, beautiful projects and long collaborations emerged, notably with André RAU, Bettina RHEIMS (the sultry INRI exhibition and its eponymous book at Editions Albin Michel) and Peter BEARD (Pirelli calendar 2009 in Botswana).
His photos have been published, among others, by Condé Nast Editions (French and international), Première, WallPaper, ID, Madame Figaro, Lifestyles, Dandy Magazine... His world also attracts brands with very distinct identities for which he has directed institutional and/or advertising campaigns such as Dior (beauty), L'Oréal, Peugeot, Philip Morris, or Burger King (Dubai Lynx award-winning advertising).

Ben DAUCHEZ has also produced numerous portraits of celebrities (IGGY POP, Woody HALLEN, Grace JONES, Jean DUJARDIN, Gilles LELLOUCHE, Olivier MARCHAL, Carole BOUQUET, Charlotte GAINSBOURG, ...) of beauty, world travelers, and men of the world...
This photographic path has since allowed him the freedom to capture the human beauty, aesthetics, and spiritual essence of each personality.