Biography
Christophe Boch
Strasbourg – France
Christophe Boch, a French photographer based in Strasbourg, does not like to define himself simply as a photographer. He prefers to say that his eye is there to capture the emotions that everyday life constantly offers and that, too often, we are not ready to perceive. He seeks to freeze moments meant to be shared through a unique and unconventional vision of ordinary life. A self-taught street photographer, what he loves most about photography is the “hunt”: that moment when the gaze sharpens, when one manages to seize something just an instant before it disappears forever. Boch observes the world like an alert animal, while always maintaining a deeply humanistic approach in his work.
He works exclusively in black and white, with deliberately intense and incisive post-production. His aim is not to embellish reality, but to reveal what he truly perceives with his “different” eye. He enjoys bringing out raw textures, palpable tension, and hidden light within everyday urban scenes. For him, photography is a personal way of moving through reality, of giving it meaning and, at times, even discovering within it a kind of wild and unexpected poetry.
Visio Mentis Project
Catanzaro – Ex Stac | March 19–29, 2026
Palazzo delle Esposizioni Ex Stac Catanzaro – 2026
The Project
"The Train of Life"
In Christophe Boch’s work, railway stations cease to be mere transportation infrastructures and become places of the soul. In this series, the author explores the station as a space of pure transition: a non-judgmental “non-place” that welcomes everything travelers carry with them — the weight of lived experience at the moment of arrival and the momentum of hope at the instant of departure.
The project focuses on those moments of waiting in which time seems to stretch. Within these suspended spaces, Boch captures the essence of stories that flow unspoken and of glances that meet in anonymity. Yet the photographer’s goal is not to document the physical journey, but to reveal the inner journey: the silent dialogue each individual conducts with their own conscience along the tracks of their existence.
Through his lens, stations become moments of clarity and awareness within the often chaotic flow of life. Necessary stops along a predetermined path, allowing for a profound reconnection with oneself. Places where, after the silence of waiting, one departs toward their destination feeling “a little more present, a little more alive.”
The Train of Life is an invitation to look beyond the frenzy of transit, to glimpse the beauty and the sacredness of the moment in which we pause to reflect on who we are and where we are heading.
Other photographs by Christophe Boch
Sono rimasta entusiasta dell’esposizione presso l’Ex Stac di Catanzaro. Devo dire che la disposizione delle foto e la location sono veramente notevoli. E io ho scoperto molti fotografi che fanno cose molto interessanti. Mi dispiace per chi se la perde per ignoranza e senso di superiorità. Grazie a Marcello Pitardi e a tutto il team per l’impegno messo per la buona riuscita dell’evento.
Ho avuto l’opportunità di partecipare alla mostra Visio Mentis a Catanzaro, insieme ad altri fotografi provenienti da tutto il mondo. È stata una esperienza fantastica; in particolare esporre insieme ad artisti di così alto livello oltre ad essere una gratificazione ti spinge ad osservare i loro lavori, confrontarti con loro e migliorare la tecnica. Un grazie particolare a Marcello Pitardi per l’organizzazione perfetta e professionale, che si nota sin dai minimi dettagli. Parteciperò con grande entusiasmo alle prossime iniziative.
The exhibit at the Museo Diocesano in Tropea was a beautiful blend of history and contemporary vision. Each photographer brought their own style, ranging from street photography to nature and wildlife, creating a diverse yet harmonious collection.
The centuries-old setting added depth and reverence, making the images feel timeless and giving the exhibit a unique and lasting impact.
Jestem zaszczycona i szczęśliwa,że moje fotografie pojawiły się w gronie tak wielu wybitnych artystów w pięknym i historycznym miejscu jakim jest Tropea. Bardzo dziękuję i to ogromne wyróżnienie !
Quando vedi le tue foto stampate, grandi, luminose, esposte in una mostra internazionale, le senti come se vivessero indipendentemente da te. Non ho parole per descrivere l’emozione di vedere la reazione dei visitatori, il loro apprezzamento. E non posso che ringraziare Marcello Pitardi per aver ritenuto la mia storia degna di essere presente qui. Io spero solo di suscitare un po’ delle emozioni vissute. Il libro della mostra è un valore aggiunto che rende permanente la bellissima sensazione vissuta con l’esposizione! La presenza degli altri autori, la descrizione dei loro progetti, apre finestre di esperienze possibili e territori fotografici da esplorare. Un grande insegnamento collettivo!
Un evento importante organizzato in maniera eccellente,professionale in una bellissima location. Grande impegno e aiuto da parte di Marcello. Felicissima di aver partecipato
This exhibition at Ex-Stac in Catanzaro, Italy was a wonderful experience, and I was truly honored to be invited to take part and share my work alongside so many talented artists. The show brings together a diverse range of photographic styles, making it a rich and inspiring collection. A huge thanks to Marcello Pitardi for the fantastic job he did organizing the exhibition—his vision and dedication brought everything together beautifully.
Ich habe die Einweihung live auf Facebook verfolgt: Es war fantastisch! Ich hoffe wirklich, bei den nächsten Pixel Photo Magazine-Events dabei sein zu können.
The exhibition in March 2025 at Ex Stac in Catanzaro, which was the part of the Visio Mentis project, was an amazing event for me. The whole organizing team did a wonderful professional job in promoting photography as an art and photographers as the personalities. Seeing my own photos exhibited in the beautiful setting and having the opportunity to share my thoughts with other colleagues photographers and the audience was an unforgettable experience for me that I still enjoy for a long time after the exhibition is over. I am proud to have been a part of this project and at the same time it is an inspiration for me to continue searching for my own vizio mentis. Thank you very much for your support.
I am very happy to be able to participate in the photography exhibition in Tropea – Italy, thank you very much to Marcello who has arranged everything. The exhibition went smoothly, and it was nice to see the videos during the exhibition. Marcello sent me photos of my exhibit to my country Indonesia and I was very happy to see it, as well as the catalogue book and barcodes as well. I hope to be able to participate in another photo exhibition. Thank you for your hard work so this photography exhibition can be done well.