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French, Jordanian photographers offer personal reflections on Salt city

By Muath Freij - Mar 15,2014 - Last updated at Mar 15,2014

AMMAN — Photography and art fans were exposed on Friday to several pictures reflecting photographers' impressions about the city of Salt. 

The project, dubbed N.I.P.A.S N.V–Salt, was organised by two teams of Jordanian and French photographers. 

The theme is in accordance with that of the fourth edition of the Image Festival, "Together", according to French author Tanguy Bizien

"The French team consisted of three photographers, one graphic design artist and one author," he told The Jordan Times at the exhibition's opening ceremony.

Bizien noted that photographers tried to create a new image of the city. 

"It is about feelings. We tried to create something reflecting what we saw. It was our interpretation of where we went." 

One of the goals of the N.I.P.A.S N.V–Salt project was to create a universe and invite people to enter it through the 60 showcased photos of Salt, which is around 35km northwest of Amman, Bizien said.  

"We created music and we recorded people's [voices]" to accompany the images and provide a multi-dimensional experience of the city, the French author added. 

He noted that Jordanians are the most hospitable people he has ever met. 

"They welcomed us whenever they met us and they even invited us to their houses." 

Iraqi architect Mohammad Nayif, who joined the Jordanian photographers, said he is fond of old houses and architecture, in addition to the yellow colour of the stones, so he decided to illustrate these feelings in his photos. 

"People abandon these houses. Also, renovation of these houses distorts their cultural identity," he said, calling on officials to pay more attention to architectural heritage.

Nayif said that it was a good experience to work with French photographers. 

"I noticed that Jordanian photographers are as skilful as their French counterparts and they took really beautiful pictures." 

The exhibition, held at the Zara Centre in Wadi Saqra, continues until the end of this month.

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