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Rijasolo Rija
Artist from Madagascar
Known as Rijasolo, I was born in France.
In 2004, I went back to Madagascar and started a wandering work called “MIVERINA”, in which I strove to show how difficult it was to regain an intimate relationship with Madagascar.
In December 2006, I embarked on a photojournalism course in Paris (EMI-CFD).
In November 2007, I went on to set up RIVA PRESS (www.riva-press.com) in association with four photojournalists concerned with maintaining an independent view. Since I collaborates with french newspapers and magazines as Libération, Le Monde, La Croix or Jeune Afrique.
In 2011, I decide to return living to Madagascar.
In 2013, I publish my first book of photography “Madagascar, nocturnes” (no comment® editions) about nightlife in Madagascar.
Second book in 2014 "Akamasoa, Rêves d'Enfants - 25 ans d'action du Père Pedro" (Éditions du Rocher).
Since 2013 I work for Agence France Presse (AFP) as a photojournalist.
In 2022, I won the World Press Photo award in Africa Long-Term Project category.
I live and work at Antananarivo, Madagascar.

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Rijasolo Rija
Artist from Madagascar
Known as Rijasolo, I was born in France.
In 2004, I went back to Madagascar and started a wandering work called “MIVERINA”, in which I strove to show how difficult it was to regain an intimate relationship with Madagascar.
In December 2006, I embarked on a photojournalism course in Paris (EMI-CFD).
In November 2007, I went on to set up RIVA PRESS (www.riva-press.com) in association with four photojournalists concerned with maintaining an independent view. Since I collaborates with french newspapers and magazines as Libération, Le Monde, La Croix or Jeune Afrique.
In 2011, I decide to return living to Madagascar.
In 2013, I publish my first book of photography “Madagascar, nocturnes” (no comment® editions) about nightlife in Madagascar.
Second book in 2014 "Akamasoa, Rêves d'Enfants - 25 ans d'action du Père Pedro" (Éditions du Rocher).
Since 2013 I work for Agence France Presse (AFP) as a photojournalist.
In 2022, I won the World Press Photo award in Africa Long-Term Project category.
I live and work at Antananarivo, Madagascar.

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Man with sugar cane
Photography by Rijasolo Rija
60 x 40 cm • Photography, Photo paper
In serie " La nuit porte la lumiere"
Print on matte photographic paper (Neg Paper), mounted on 3mm Dibond aluminum and inserted into a black wood floater frame.
About the artist
Rijasolo Rija
Artist from Madagascar
Known as Rijasolo, I was born in France.
In 2004, I went back to Madagascar and started a wandering work called “MIVERINA”, in which I strove to show how difficult it was to regain an intimate relationship with Madagascar.
In December 2006, I embarked on a photojournalism course in Paris (EMI-CFD).
In November 2007, I went on to set up RIVA PRESS (www.riva-press.com) in association with four photojournalists concerned with maintaining an independent view. Since I collaborates with french newspapers and magazines as Libération, Le Monde, La Croix or Jeune Afrique.
In 2011, I decide to return living to Madagascar.
In 2013, I publish my first book of photography “Madagascar, nocturnes” (no comment® editions) about nightlife in Madagascar.
Second book in 2014 "Akamasoa, Rêves d'Enfants - 25 ans d'action du Père Pedro" (Éditions du Rocher).
Since 2013 I work for Agence France Presse (AFP) as a photojournalist.
In 2022, I won the World Press Photo award in Africa Long-Term Project category.
I live and work at Antananarivo, Madagascar.

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