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Youssef Nabil — Not Afraid To Love, Paris
Youssef Nabil

Not Afraid To Love, Paris

A hand-coloured silver gelatin print by Youssef Nabil, *Not Afraid To Love, Paris* evokes the dreamlike aesthetic of mid-twentieth century cinema through its lush, carefully applied tones. Nabil's signature technique of hand-colouring transforms the photographic surface into something intimate and painterly, suffusing the image with a warm, nostalgic glow. The work captures a sense of romantic longing and vulnerability, anchored by the timeless atmosphere of Paris as both backdrop and emotional metaphor.

Medium
hand coloured silver gelatin print

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Under the Influence

April 11, 2013

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Youssef Nabil, Not Afraid To Love, Paris

A hand-coloured silver gelatin print by Youssef Nabil, *Not Afraid To Love, Paris* evokes the dreamlike aesthetic of mid-twentieth century cinema through its lush, carefully applied tones. Nabil's signature technique of hand-colouring transforms the photographic surface into something intimate and painterly, suffusing the image with a warm, nostalgic glow. The work captures a sense of romantic longing and vulnerability, anchored by the timeless atmosphere of Paris as both backdrop and emotional metaphor.

Medium
hand coloured silver gelatin print
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Figurative Work, Contemporary Photographer, Hand Coloured Print, Nostalgia, Figurative Photography, Male Artist, Paris Subject, Egyptian Artist, Silver Gelatin Print, Hand-Coloured Photography, Cinematic Style, Romantic Mood, Portrait Photography, Warm Tones, Paris Setting

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