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Behind the lens, VILLENA's journey and inspirations
Episode 123rd January 2026 • Alliance On Air • Alliance Française Bangkok
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[In English] VILLENA is a Spanish photographer based in Paris. He speaks fluent French.

In this podcast, he talks about how he became a photographer, and about his techniques and influences.

His work was recently published by the Art Faber Project: Pilgrimage to The East is a unique tale on Asian economic environments, exploring Thailand, China, South Korea, and Japan. This book is an invitation to travel and to think again about economic realities.

He presented his work at the media library of the Alliance Française in Bangkok on Saturday, 11th October.

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Influences mentioned by VILLENA

Photographers

  1. Zanele Muholi
  2. Daido Moriyama
  3. Ren Hang
  4. Nan Goldin
  5. Guy Bourdin

Musical artists

  1. Billie Holliday
  2. Carmen McRae
  3. Aphex Twin
  4. Smashing Pumpkins
  5. Siouxsie and the Banshees

Speakers: Photographer Villena and Julia from Alliance Française Bangkok

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Merci, ขอบคุณ, thank you to our partners Dextra Group and TV5MONDE for their support

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