Extramuros compiles 9 years of visual documentation—divided into chapters—by photographer William Keo in the suburbs of Paris.
The project will include texts drawn from interviews and verbatim transcripts, organized as a choral dialogue.
Awards, grants and support
“This long-term project offers an intimate view of suburban life in France, illustrating the daily experiences of second- and third-generation migrants from within their own communities. Close access to friends, family, and neighbors, creates space for personal narratives to describe existing social tensions with honesty, while revealing the richness of multiculturalism. Through dignified portraits, the work provides a unique perspective on migration, belonging, and the realities of life in European suburbs, resonating within the region and beyond.”
—World Press Photo jury comment—
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Project on the urban riots following the murder of Nahel Merzouk and their consequences in the French suburbs.
Chapters Already Produced/In Progress
Terminus (2025)
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A project on the Bobigny Pablo Picasso Station, a hub for departures and arrivals.
Jusqu’ici, rien n’a changé (2023-2024)
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Behind the Scenes of the Musical La Haine and the Portrayal of the Suburbs.
Portfolio
Design layout
Printed by L'Artière in Bologna
25 500€
Printing & Budget
1,500 books in first editions
50€
100 special editions
200€
25 collector's editions
900€
JAN-AUGUT 2026
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End of image production.
JANV - DEC 2026
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Project drafting.
Planning
OCT - NOV 2026
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Book layout.
NOV 2026 - JAN 2027
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Pre-sale and printing.
JAN 2027
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Printing.
JAN - MAR 2027
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Release and promotion.