In Morocco, I approached men in the street and in cafés, by chance, by instinct. I asked to take their picture, in their homes, wherever they wanted. I spent time with those who accepted and followed them around. Dreams are like letters, they have to be opened. In a country where freedom is hidden, being oneself is an act of rebellion. Mektoub, literally, “it is written,” is an ongoing project. Scarlett Coten Scarlett Coten is represented by the East Wing Contemporary (Doha) at the Galerie 127 (Marrakesh). Her first photography book, Still Alive (2009), is available from Actes Sud. Scarlett Coten – Mectoub In part of Le Mois de la Photo 2012 From November 17th to December 29th, 2012 Curator : Laura Serani Espace Central Dupon 74 rue Joseph-de-Maistre 75018 Paris – France Tél. : 01 40 25 46 00 Monday – Friday 9am – 7pm Free Entrance
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