À propos de Jameel

Biographie

Jameel Subay

Jameel Subay is a documentary photographer born in Yemen. His work focuses on social issues, political conflicts, and cultural diversity in the Middle East and North Africa.

After studying photojournalism in Cairo, Jameel began documenting the Arab Spring movements in 2011. His uncompromising portrayal of daily life amid political upheaval quickly earned him international recognition.

Jameel's photography is characterized by an intimate approach that prioritizes human dignity over sensationalism. His long-term projects often explore neglected communities and social dynamics, challenging dominant narratives about the region.

He has participated in numerous artist residencies and group exhibitions in France, Spain, Egypt, and Yemen. Several journals have published his work, and he has initiated numerous collaborations.

Now based in Marseille, Jameel continues to document the evolving social landscape and reinvent himself in connection with the changes in the world around him.

Interview

Expositions passées

Faces of Yemen

Faces of Yemen

Arab World Institute, Paris • 2020

A solo exhibition presenting portraits of Yemenis from all walks of life, capturing the human and cultural diversity of the country.

Arab Spring: A Decade Later

Arab Spring: A Decade Later

International Center of Photography, New York • 2021

A collective exhibition examining the long-term impact of the Arab Spring movements.

Expositions à venir

Fragments of Exile
2025

Fragments of Exile

MUCEM, Marseille

A visual exploration of the experience of Yemeni refugees across the Mediterranean.

Presse et publications

In the hell of Haradh - Yemen

In the hell of Haradh - Yemen

Paris Match • 2013

Report on a lost zone in Yemen where all kinds of trafficking are concentrated.

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Margins and Centers

Margins and Centers

Phaidon Press • 2019

A collection of essays and photographs exploring the concept of marginality.

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Arab Identities in Transit

Arab Identities in Transit

Thames & Hudson • 2018

A collaborative work examining the evolution of cultural identities.

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Collaborations

Médecins Sans Frontières

Médecins Sans Frontières

Documentary Photographer

A long-term collaboration documenting MSF's humanitarian work.

UNESCO World Heritage Centre

UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Contributing Photographer

Documentation of endangered cultural heritage sites in Yemen.