Shoot the Breeze: Michel Sadowski

I haven’t been this excited about a photographer in a while. I stumbled onto Polish-photographer Michel Sadowskis work and couldn’t believe he’d never been published.  His photos are completely original, existing outside of current photography trends. I would describe them as observational, existential, sad and funny. Michel is like a spy, shooting people from his car window, observing someone else’s’ private time. What are all these people up to?
We published his work in issue 12, some taken from his self-published photo book  “20km entre Bruxelles et Louvain.”  -CM

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1. Why do you take photos?
Because I like it.

2. Do you carry your camera with you everywhere you go?
I don’t carry my camera, my camera carries me.

3. What celebrity would you like to shoot most?
JFK

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4. What animal would you like to be, if not a human?
A pangolin

5. What is your favorite smell?
Nuoc-mâm

6. Would you like to live forever?
Why not

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7. What do you think is the best photo you have ever taken to date?
Not one

8. What’s your favorite pastime?
Answering brief questionnaires

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9. Do you like having your photo taken?
As long as I get it back.

10. Who are your favorite photographers, currently?
Tom Arndt