Alexis Dahan is a French-born, New York-based photographer and visual artist. He is best known for his vibrant and surreal images that explore the relationship between the human body and its environment.
Dahan was born in Paris, France in 1983. He studied photography at the École Nationale Supérieure de la Photographie in Arles, France, where he graduated with honors in 2006. After graduating, he moved to New York City to pursue a career as a professional photographer.
Dahan's work has been featured in numerous publications including The New York Times Magazine, Vogue Italia, and Harper's Bazaar. His photographs have also been exhibited at galleries around the world including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City and the Centre Pompidou in Paris.
In addition to his photography work, Dahan is also an accomplished filmmaker. His short films have been screened at film festivals around the world including Cannes Film Festival and Sundance Film Festival. He has also directed music videos for artists such as Kanye West and The Weeknd.
Dahan's work is often described as surrealistic and dreamlike, combining elements of fashion photography with abstract art. His photographs explore themes of identity, gender roles, and sexuality while pushing boundaries of traditional photography techniques.
Dahan currently lives and works in Brooklyn, New York where he continues to create thought-provoking images that challenge viewers to think outside of the box.