Pascal Valu, born in Paris in 1965, is a multidisciplinary artist who began his career in dramatic arts before discovering photography as his primary medium. After studying Dramatic Art at Paris 8 University, he continued his education at Brighton Polytechnic (University of Brighton, Sussex, U.K.), where his fascination with photography blossomed. His early work focused on urban landscapes, with notable series capturing the evolving cities of Central Europe, including Berlin, Leningrad (St. Petersburg), Prague, and Budapest. In 1989, Valu’s talent was recognized with the prestigious Ilford Black & White Prize for his haunting photograph of the abandoned Greek embassy in Berlin, solidifying his position in the art world.