Pierre Gassin and Axel Derriks are distinguished in the Tunisian cultural landscape, the first with his photos of Kerkennah and the second, with his photos of Djerba.
They have in common to be fascinated by the two largest islands in Tunisia. And in recent years, both have multiplied the reports and artistic creations having as a base, the Tunisian heritage.
Pierre Gassin and Axel Derriks are respectively of French and Belgian nationality and both, sublimate Tunisia thanks to their photos.
Authors of several works, they are among contemporary artists who give our country, a plastic beauty that goes far beyond clichés and postcards.
Fine connoisseurs of the Enlightenment of Tunisia, excellent technicians under the objective of which, Grace is reborn, Gassin and Derriks are undoubtedly deserve Tunisia.
Their work counts and their objective captures fragile realities: the architecture of Djerba’s mosques is the predilection theme of Derriks; The Kerkennah ecosystem occupies a central place at Gassin.
Deeply permeated by Tunisia, these two photographers do us honor and it is in turn to pay them the tribute they deserve.
