Clignancourt: Photographs and Verses

Clignancourt by Briccio Santos is a verse and photography book that explores the vibrant visual tapestry of the famed Clignancourt flea market in France. As a follow-up to his 2004 work Paradox of Silence, this book shifts from black-and-white imagery to full-color photography, capturing the antique objects and cultural artifacts that define the market’s eclectic charm.

Inspired by his years living in Paris and his deep appreciation for diverse cultures, Santos presents a poetic and artistic meditation on memory, aesthetics, and material history. Through his lens, he finds harmony in the market’s visual clutter, transforming everyday objects into striking compositions that resonate with his Asian sensibilities. Clignancourt serves as both a personal reflection and an artistic study, offering readers a richly detailed perspective on one of Paris’ most iconic marketplaces.

78 pages / Paperback