CHRISTOPHE LABARDE (b. 1961) Kim, photographer, one-of-a-kind piece signed on the back by the artist, made in Germany at WhiteWall Laboratories (World's Best Photo Lab 2024, TIPA World Award 2024) Print on Fuji Crystal Archive glossy professional paper, 70 x 70 cm without margin (Exterior dimensions: 70 x 70) Photo print in Plexiglas (2 mm acrylic glass, glossy), Mounted on 3 mm Dibond, Wall mountings included. Kim, 5, lives in Seattle with his family of North Korean origin who fled the dictatorship to settle in the United States. Her parents run a photo store in a working-class neighborhood, and Kim seems to have inherited their passion. Indeed, Kim has always been fascinated by cameras and photographs. photographs. All his toys are miniature cameras, which he takes everywhere with him. He spends hours pretending to take pictures of everything around him, much to the delight of his family and neighbors. He's proving to be very good at observing details and little things that often go unnoticed. Although it's still too early to entrust him with a real camera, his parents are convinced that Kim has a real gift for photography and encourage him to develop his talent. They are firmly convinced that their son will one day become a famous photographer, and are proud to support him on this path. on this path.