"KUHANE O TE AKI tells the story of a journey through French Polynesia, particularly the Marquesas Islands, one of the five archipelagos in the Pacific.

Through a selection of photographs, interviews, and poems, this book addresses the themes of identity, freedom, and vulnerability, while exploring the concept of mana, a supernatural force that permeates these lands and influences their inhabitants.

To extend the memory beyond words and images, a fragrance accompanies this reading.”

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"About Stephie Devred

A photographer and filmmaker, Stephie Ronget Devred explores bodies in motion, sometimes at ease and sometimes awkward. Through her exploration of friendships and human relationships, her photographic practice oscillates between reality and fantasy, unfolding in an atmosphere that is both nostalgic and dreamlike. The artist focuses on documenting the everyday lives of the communities she encounters, highlighting their connections to traditions and the transmission of family values. Her work reflects a desire to represent the complexities of human experience, namely by putting diverse cultures into perspective."