Jameel Subay | Photographe documentaire

Biographie

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.

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

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

International Center of Photography, New York • 2021

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

Expositions à venir

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, Photos by Jameel Subay

Paris Match • 2013

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

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Migrantour Photos by Jameel Subay

Photos de Jameel Subay • 2014

Marseille: A History of Migration Marseille has always been a place of transit, a crossroads of the Mediterranean. The Massalia of the ancient Greeks is a port city that throughout its history has welcomed all kinds of people. For France, Marseille is the gateway to the Orient and sub-Saharan Africa, but also to the “New World.” The presence of foreigners in the city dates back a very long time.

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