"Born of an Ivorian mother, I've grown up with this culture all my life. The summer of 2001 was my last trip to Côte d'Ivoire. The last time I saw my grandmother and maternal grandfather. My mother had always forbidden me to return to my country of origin. My independence and the African Cup of Nations (CAN) became my pretexts for reconnecting with my roots and my family. I hope this book will make my mother want to return home, 12 years after the death of her parents." 

SI LOIN MAIS PROCHE is the first photographic book by artist Hermann Diagne. 

Edition Robin Grosjean 2024. 

ISBN : 979-10-415-4345-8