• Laurent Goldstein is a French photographer, art director, filmaker and designer who lives and work in Varanasi (Benaras – India).

After being an architect and the designer and art manager of several high fashion companies in Paris, London and Milan, he established himself in India and created Red Halo, a brand of household linen in which he has involved people living in difficulty.

 

Always with a camera, Laurent Goldstein has learnt the secrets of photography in the United States.

In his artistic focus memory, poetry and nostalgia have a leading role.

Memory is the key that leads from one image to another and, in particular, the involuntary memory, since Benaras is for him like the "the madeleine episode" of « In Search of Lost Time » by Marcel Proust.

In the City of Light, he goes back in time thanks to sensoral memory exercices unleashed by smells, images, sounds or perceptions.

He always finds finds something that could be rekated to the begining of History and that is also deeply engraved in our souls, that is precisely what he wants to capture to share with the viewer.

And, as Proust said, "Remembrance of things past is not necessarily the remembrance of things as they were", that’s why Laurent looks at this place with an aesthetic that is mainly influenced by the work of the first photographers of the 19th century, and by Henri Cartier-Bresson and Raghu Rai, and also by the Master of paintings, from the primitive Europeans to the Impressionists who knew how to balance the importance of light and frame.

However, his work is spontaneous and carries the message that whatever people identy and culutre may be, « we are all brother and sisters ».

 

Currently Laurent publishes and exhibits his photographs in art galleries all over the world in order to sustain the education of a group of children in Benaras and support Human Rights organisation.

 

(Wonder Go Spain #2 Diciembre-Enero/December-January 2019/2020 )

 

www.laurentgoldstein.photography

 

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• COPYRIGHTS:

© All photographs are copyrighted and all rights reserved as any intellectual property.

Please do not use any photograph without permission (even for private use).

The use of Laurent's work without his agents' express consent is PROHIBITED and will lead automatically to consequences.

 

• All images appearing on this photostream are available for purchase as fine art gallery quality prints.

For informations, public disposal, sales or copyrights you may contact: v.martingay@lacollection.eu

  

• IMPORTANT NOTE FROM LAURENT REGARDING COPYRIGHTS AND WATERMARKS:

 

"Dear viewers and friends,

All my pictures are copyrighted.

That means that you need my agents’ or my permission if you want to use them.

There is an international convention known as the Berne Convention or WIPO Copyright Treaty which is compulsory to everyone.

The illegal use of of my work is against the social work which is done in Varanasi from its benefit.

Since a while several pages on internet are willfully using my photographs without agreement, most of the time there is a fallacy as those thieves pretend that my images belong to them.

 

From now I am reporting any picture used without the respect of those basic rules and it will lead automatically to consequences.

 

I also have to watermark my work knowing that this minor inconvenience might disturb some of you.

The copyrights appear in the center in order to prevent thieves to crop the images.

This is the only way if I want to keep on sharing my work with all of you and I know that you will understand.

 

Have a nice day,

Namaste,

Laurent"

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  • JoinedMarch 2007
  • OccupationDesigner - Photographer
  • HometownVaranasi & Paris
  • Current cityVaranasi & Paris
  • CountryIndia
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Photos of Laurent Goldstein

Testimonials

Laurent is one of the very few on Flickr who are able to add a nice artistic personal touch to a simple, yet powerful image. He is the rebel-artist who can transform the ordinary to the extra-ordinary: this ability to transform ordinary scenes and images into thought provoking works of art accompanied by appropriate … Read more

Laurent is one of the very few on Flickr who are able to add a nice artistic personal touch to a simple, yet powerful image. He is the rebel-artist who can transform the ordinary to the extra-ordinary: this ability to transform ordinary scenes and images into thought provoking works of art accompanied by appropriate captions, is the hallmark of the true artist. Keep at it Laurent, and dare to paint with even bolder strokes. Best regards, Mobs

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February 18, 2011

Well i have not got to speak with you personally. But i love your view to any subject. Your pictures have great story and colors in them. I surely want to make trip to Varanasi. And would be really grateful if get to learn something from you. Awesome work. Keep it up...

April 1, 2010

Your photos are amazing! I love them all. I can't wait until I can go to Varanasi. Thanks for sharing! _M

January 9, 2010

Excellente galerie ou transparait un amour de l'humanité. Formidables portraits , beaux paysages , couleurs lumineuses. Bravo

January 13, 2010

Vanarasi et Laurent se sont trouvés ! Laurent sait nous offrir sa lumière de l'Inde. C'est rare. Très rare que d'entrer dans l'Inde privée par l'oeil d'un photographe très cultivé. Merci Laurent.

August 8, 2009

*The* most amazing photos from the world's most amazing city.

June 21, 2009

Cette oeuvre est stupéfiante . Il faut un amour immense et absolu pour arriver à donner une telle vision de la beauté des visages , des regards , des corps , des matières . La profondeur spirituelle de ce photographe frôle la perfection . Traduire ainsi ce que représentent les volutes de la mémoire , les plong… Read more

Cette oeuvre est stupéfiante . Il faut un amour immense et absolu pour arriver à donner une telle vision de la beauté des visages , des regards , des corps , des matières . La profondeur spirituelle de ce photographe frôle la perfection . Traduire ainsi ce que représentent les volutes de la mémoire , les plongées dans un souvenir étrange , les retrouvailles avec un soi même venu de la nuit DU temps est comme changer le plomb en or . Les sujets sortent des tableaux et se mettent à danser d'une vie qui est sérénité et éternité . " Bienheureux les doux , car ils hériterons la terre " !...........

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June 16, 2009
Valcyrie says:

I could go on and on about the photographic value of this photostream but what I find to be its most important aspect is its ability to evoke spirituality. Laurent has the capability of making anyone a believer by simply making pictures. And that is a truly rare gift.

May 2, 2009
Seemly Expansion (deleted)

You are truly a master when it comes to photography. Each and every photo taken is a masterpiece and I always enjoy your photostream. You always seem to be a the right place at the right time - keep up the good work.

April 7, 2009

this is one artist that has dramatically changed my life, how i see things i keep coming back to this thread of photos from this extremely talented photographer just want to let you know that i never tire of your pics, they are so deeply en rooted into a culture most of us may never see, thank you so much for shari… Read more

this is one artist that has dramatically changed my life, how i see things i keep coming back to this thread of photos from this extremely talented photographer just want to let you know that i never tire of your pics, they are so deeply en rooted into a culture most of us may never see, thank you so much for sharing these amazing images!!! thnx love all you pics am an all time fan of you shots

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March 22, 2009

Des photos sur l'INDE à tomber par terre ! J'ai pourtant le mm PANASONIC mais j'aurais besoin de tes leçons Laurent . Bonne continuation Au plaisir des yeux Christine SUD FRANCE

February 14, 2009

Si beau et lumineux, délicat et poétique, doux et puissant. On se perd dans chaque photo, comme dans un univers, proche et lointain en même temps. Le jeu des couleurs s'allie à celui des visages, et les tissus eux-mêmes épousent les formes corporelles, légères, effleurées, repoussées loin de toute capture. La… Read more

Si beau et lumineux, délicat et poétique, doux et puissant. On se perd dans chaque photo, comme dans un univers, proche et lointain en même temps. Le jeu des couleurs s'allie à celui des visages, et les tissus eux-mêmes épousent les formes corporelles, légères, effleurées, repoussées loin de toute capture. La terre est si belle, ici et ailleurs.

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February 7, 2009

Amazing work!! I remained speechless all through this stream!! Stunning!! Could be a National Geographic photographer!! I love your work!! The colours, the captures of daily life of locals, the landscapes and architecture...!! All truly inspiring!! Keep it up!! =)

December 6, 2008

i really love your India series .... it just has so much of love and affection for the land and its people...

November 25, 2008

I hope one day to have even a fraction of your talent.

October 14, 2008

these lines are long overdue: Laurent's work has been a source of great inspiration to me ever since I discovered it. His writings are a source of knowledge. His stories have made these pictures truely larger then life. He has an eye for expressions, a heart for emotions and he is an avid story teller. He is brave en… Read more

these lines are long overdue: Laurent's work has been a source of great inspiration to me ever since I discovered it. His writings are a source of knowledge. His stories have made these pictures truely larger then life. He has an eye for expressions, a heart for emotions and he is an avid story teller. He is brave enough to bare his soul if it can bring any good. He has earned my respect and effection through his words and images. Keep up the good work.

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September 28, 2008

Laurent says colors guide him on the path of life. I believe it absolutely. His images are rich, sensory delights. Color, light, subject, perspective... everything comes together perfectly. I've only just discovered his work, and already i'm longing for more...

September 14, 2008
LA Lassie says:

Laurent's stream is truly a "Work of Art". I find the way he captures life around him to be one of the most intriguing and thought provoking of any other "artist" on flickr.com. Not only do I enjoy his work but his friendship as well. Thanks Laurent, for sharing your heart and soul with the rest of the world. ~~ Ju… Read more

Laurent's stream is truly a "Work of Art". I find the way he captures life around him to be one of the most intriguing and thought provoking of any other "artist" on flickr.com. Not only do I enjoy his work but his friendship as well. Thanks Laurent, for sharing your heart and soul with the rest of the world. ~~ Judy

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August 25, 2008
vinod... says:

His buddy icon says it all...! Laurent is an entire eye...!!!! I haven't seen another that sees what he sees... A master visual painter, he will gently drag you out of your beliefs of what "seeing" is and pull you up there... with him.. to see what you have never seen before and you will never want to budge for the… Read more

His buddy icon says it all...! Laurent is an entire eye...!!!! I haven't seen another that sees what he sees... A master visual painter, he will gently drag you out of your beliefs of what "seeing" is and pull you up there... with him.. to see what you have never seen before and you will never want to budge for the rest of your life...!!!!

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July 17, 2008

You have one of the most wonderfulls PhotoStreams in the Flickr. Just this. Zita

July 8, 2008

des images superbes, beaucoup de respect et beaucoup d'amour pour ce pays et ses gens...merci pour ce voyage au coeur de l'inde et de sa magie à bientot ici et là bonnes vacances en france!!

July 5, 2008

i think he has one of the best photostreams here on flickr. his shots are just perfect - so full of color and life! it's an inspiration to see his work. a favorite photographer no doubt!

June 5, 2008
yarnahoy says:

There are very few people who can capture on film the psyche of a person, people or culture without invading it. You are one of those. Your work is evocative & wonderful.

May 24, 2008
plastic creator (deleted)

there are thousands pictures of the holy city of Varanasi on Flickr; designldg's are by far the best i've seen , each one of them is a jewel, inspiring and brilliant, capturing glimpses of Kashi's soul

June 2, 2008
Gifted Mind (deleted)

It has to be time for a testimonial when I find myself "fave-ing" every image in his photo stream. This artists work is soulful, spirited, inspiring and beautiful on so many levels. If I had to sum up his work in one word, it would be: DIVINE. Thank you for manifesting such streams of beauty, and for putting them o… Read more

It has to be time for a testimonial when I find myself "fave-ing" every image in his photo stream. This artists work is soulful, spirited, inspiring and beautiful on so many levels. If I had to sum up his work in one word, it would be: DIVINE. Thank you for manifesting such streams of beauty, and for putting them out into the world for all of us to drink from.

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October 10, 2007

The work of Laurent is nothing short of stunning. Magical and emotional, each piece he creates is a visionary’s view of the world and the people that make it a better place. His technique is completely unique, and each time he makes a new work there is a new masterpiece created. There is a deep, beautiful spirit insi… Read more

The work of Laurent is nothing short of stunning. Magical and emotional, each piece he creates is a visionary’s view of the world and the people that make it a better place. His technique is completely unique, and each time he makes a new work there is a new masterpiece created. There is a deep, beautiful spirit inside of this artist that resonates through his artwork that never ceases to amaze and move me. I am so grateful to have him as a Flickr friend.

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June 5, 2007
successful plot (deleted)

Español La belleza y lo divino, la fuerza y la historia, tu arte y la maravilla de tenerte como amigo. Admiro tu genialidad como artista. Adoro tu amor a los dioses y tu fidelidad por el amor de un continente tan maravilloso como es India. Mi India adorada representada por un artista que te adora. Gracias! Con mi am… Read more

Español La belleza y lo divino, la fuerza y la historia, tu arte y la maravilla de tenerte como amigo. Admiro tu genialidad como artista. Adoro tu amor a los dioses y tu fidelidad por el amor de un continente tan maravilloso como es India. Mi India adorada representada por un artista que te adora. Gracias! Con mi amor desde Oslo, Alejandra. English The beauty and the divine, the power and the history, your art and the wonder of have you like a friend. I admire your genius expression as artist. I adore your love to the Gods and your fidelity by the love of a wonderful continent as it is India. My adored India represented by an artist who adores you. Thanks! With my love from Oslo, Alejandra.

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May 27, 2007