## Viau Andr
**Personal Profile**
* **Full Name:** Viau André
* **Date of Birth:** Friday, October 14, 1949
* **Place of Birth:** Saint-Bonnet-en-Champsaur, France
**Professional Background**
**Author and Photographer**
* Published numerous books on photography, art, and travel
* Exhibited his photographs in galleries and museums worldwide
**Cultural Ambassador**
* Represented France in various cultural events and exhibitions
* Promoted French language and culture through photography and writing
**Social Media**
* **Website:** [viau-andre.com](https://viau-andre.com/)
* **Instagram:** [viau_andre](https://www.instagram.com/viau_andre/)
* **Facebook:** [Viau André](https://www.facebook.com/ViauAndre/)
**Recent Projects**
* **Exhibition:** "Dialogue des Ombres" (Dialogue of Shadows), Gallery Le Bonheur des Dames, Paris (2022)
* **Book:** "Voyage en Italie" (Journey to Italy), published by Editions de la Martinière (2023)
* **Documentary Film:** "Viau André: Un Voyage en Lumière" (Viau André: A Journey in Light), directed by Thomas Léoger (2024)
**Other Notable Information**
* Received the Grand Prix of the City of Paris for photography in 2007
* His photographs have been acquired by the National Library of France and other prestigious institutions
* Collaborated with renowned artists, including Jean Cocteau and Fernand Léger
* Recognized for his poetic and contemplative style in photography
* His work often explores themes of memory, time, and the human condition