One of the portraits in the exhibition currently being held near the Théatre de l’Odéon (all the details are in our article here). Click through to read the story behind the photo…

Bruno de Monès met Piéral by chance, in the street. Immediately, the photographer knew that he had found an ideal model. The actor fitted perfectly into the strange world of the photographer. They became friends and many photos were taken over a series of months.

This climate of trust and real friendship helped Piéral to explore his image further, even as far as posing nude. Bruno de Monès was able to capture the exhibitionism and off-the-cuff provocation that Piéral had on offer.

The Bruno de Monès exhibition continues until 26th June 2010.

Read our full article here.