Dany Attal - Photographe

Biography

Born in Tunis, Tunisia, Danielle Attal has always been attracted by the arts in general, drawing and music more specifically.
Her father who already was fond of photography, bought his first 8mm-movie-camera in the 60's. This may have a connection with the fact that Danielle Attal became a professional camerawoman in France, during 17 years after studying at the renowed L'École Louis Lumière in Paris. Danielle Attal has also worked with Cédric Klapish, in his early years and on the famous Leos Karax's feature film, Les Amants du Pont Neuf.
Before that, the encounter with the Parisian Photographer of the French Rock Press, Alain Dister(Electric Lady Land), opened her eyes and way to look at the light and things; especially during her trips in Europe and North America.
It's in the 90's that colouring B&W photographs with inks became important in her research to develop or explore different photographic techniques.
Since then, Danielle Attal exhibited many times at different places, such as Paris, New York, Toulouse and Montreal.
Her last works are made of collages and montages of B&W photographs for which the framing is so important that it can determine the content.
All of the photographs you see on this Web site are made on old photographic paper, which guaranties the quality of the picture you will buy, besides the fact that each photograph is coloured individually, which makes it so unique.
The photographs shown on this Website are just a few of the thousands of negatives I've taken over the years. I regularly update and add new images.
Danielle Attal is presently working for the Quebec archives in Montreal.

The Cat in The Bag

One of my other passion is leather craft, from rethought pieces of suede or leather skins. Each handbag is unique and uses what we generally call �recycled items�. I'm inspired by any pieces of leather that is still in your closet but that you maybe don't dare to wear anymore. I would make a nice handbag and other things you like, out of it: don't hesitate to suggest or ask about what you would like to see from this garment you still like.