Manu Gim is a fine-art photographer in search of self-expression through
Horizons, Lights, and Time.
Having been fascinated with art and history for as early as his memory reaches,
he had followed an essentially lifelong path of an art historian,
studying History and Classical Studies at UCLA,
and Art History at Sorbonne University.
Upon realizing that such passion derived not only from an academic curiosity,
but much more so from an instinctive desire and need for creative self-expression,
he transitioned into photography, and graduated from
Magnum Photos x Spéos School of Photography's
Creative Documentary and Photojournalism course,
ultimately discovering his visual language in abstract landscapes.
Born in Seoul, South Korea.
Raised in Los Angeles, USA.
Based in Paris, France.
Shortlisted for Life Framer's photography awards, “Colors”
Apr 2022
Exhibited as part of the Magnum x Spéos Student Exhibition
Magnum Photos Gallery, Paris
May 2023
Published in Docu Magazine's e-book, “Docu Book Vol. 35”
Aug 2023
Obtained the title, Photographer Entrepreneur RNCP Level 6
(French National Directory of Professional Certification).
Nov 2023
To be published in Artio Gallery’s print magazine, “Artio Magazine Vol. 2”
Jun 2024