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Tomas van Houtryve: “Photographing Notre-Dame Became an Obsession”

After five years of work, Notre-Dame de Paris is reopening its doors. Photographer Tomas van Houtryve was one of the few granted access to follow the progress of the restoration project. His book 36 Views of Notre-Dame, featuring some images taken with a large-format camera, documents this grand and inspiring human adventure. He shares how his encounter with the cathedral turned into the adventure of a lifetime.

RESURRECTED. After the horrific fire on April 15, 2019, which ravaged its roof and spire, Notre-Dame de Paris returns more radiant than ever. Officially reopening to the faithful and visitors on Sunday, December 8, the cathedral that the whole world ...

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Michaël Naulin

Michaël Naulin is a journalist and works as Editorial Coordinator at Blind. A contributor for the Figaro Culture, his articles have been published in several magazines specializing in photography.

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