Pierre Belhassen : Efendim

Pierre Belhassen

Efendim

Efendim — In Turkish, the word is a courtesy title historically used to address a notable, master, or lord. Today, it is most commonly used to mean “sir.”

Following his father's footsteps, the photographer documents the city of Istanbul through a series of richly composed and carefully crafted images. Produced over several years, the book is both a tribute to the city and an exploration of childhood and memory.

Pierre Belhassen is a French photographer and author based in Marseille, recognized for his distinctive approach to image-making, composition, and colour.

His work has been published in M Magazine for Leica Photography, Le Monde, Courrier International, LFI Magazine, Better Photography, Epic Stories, and the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. His photographs have been exhibited at Voies Off Arles (2016) and FotoIstanbul (2015). He is the recipient of the LensCulture Street Photography Awards 2016 and the Miami Street Photography Festival 2019.