It is often said that the sea shapes those who grow up near its shores. In the work of the French artist Nicolas Leconte (b. 1995) — now rooted in Brittany but raised on the Normandy coast — this influence is as visible in his landscapes as in his approach to the human subject. The horizon, for him, is not a distant line but a constant breath, a metronomic measure of time.
The photographer has built a rich and varied artistic universe, ranging from landscapes to street photography, including travel and portraits. Impregnated with vibrant colors, his shots reflect a singular sensitivity where nostalgia intertwines with raw emotion.
Animated by a unique mastery of color that gives each image narrative and visual depth, each photograph tells a story. Here, the silhouettes find their place in poetic compositions that captivate with their singular aesthetic.
Xiaomi Creator for Xiaomi France.
EXHIBITIONS:
Hong Kong, 'Dreamscape", Pao Galleries in Hong Kong Arts Centre, February/March 2026.
Paris, B50 Spot & Xiaomi Gallery, 'Horizons Partagés' exhibition, October/November 2025.
Paris, Village Royal, - Black and White - September/October 2025.
Paris, B50 Spot & Xiaomi Gallery, 'Les Palmés' group exhibition, July 2025.
Paris, Palais de Tokyo, Leica Tour 2025, 14/15 June 2025.
Paris, Leica Store Village Royal, april/may 2025.
Paris, at Scandle rue Blanche 14/28th january 2025.
San Francisco, ArtinAwe 16/17th November 2024.
PUBLICATIONS:
Whatevr Magazine Issue #13 : 'Le Souffle de la Mer', winter 2025, with Xiaomi France.
Fisheye Magazine : Les Nuances sauvages de Nicolas Leconte
Docu Book Vol 48 – Best of Documentary & Street Photography
Tatler Asia : 「在漫山遍野的鮮花裡相擁。」攝影師用詩意語言,傾吐對世間之美的敬嘆!
The Plus Paper : Sunrise, Sunset
Sina : 时光只会老去,但时光从不会欺骗我们。摄影人:Nicolas Leconte
Lumières de la ville : La ville en couleurs de Nicolas Leconte
Darkrooms Magazine: Spotlight 1