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.
As Valu’s career progressed, he expanded his repertoire, turning his attention to statuary and male nudes, where his mastery of lighting and composition added a unique artistic dimension to his subjects. Over time, his work evolved again, embracing color photography and large-format prints. By 2010, Valu shifted his focus to exploring the modern world’s most ubiquitous object—the mobile phone—while continuing to explore themes of masculinity, identity, and form through his photography. Valu’s work has been featured in numerous exhibitions across Europe, including collective and solo shows in Paris, Berlin, Madrid, Barcelona, and Geneva, demonstrating his ongoing commitment to pushing the boundaries of photographic art.