ABDUSELAM ADMENEUR

Projects

Ten exhibitions, books, journeys, films, and community projects shaped by travel, cultural exchange, and human connection.

Photography

Photo Exhibition in Ethiopia

A portrait of Ethiopia’s beauty, cultural richness and everyday resilience, presented at Addis Foto Fest 2016.

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Photo Exhibition in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

A showcase of Ethiopian photography

Exhibition

Photo Exhibition in India

A photographic bridge between Ethiopia and India, created for students at AIKTC in Navi Mumbai.

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Photo Exhibition in India, Navi Mumbai, India

Navi Mumbai, India

Let’s See Ethiopia

Photo book

This Is What I See

A visual odyssey through Ethiopia—its landscapes, cultures, people and everyday stories.

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This Is What I See, Ethiopia

Ethiopia

A photo book published in Ethiopia

Journey

Crossing India

A 58-hour train odyssey across India and a personal experiment in distance, discomfort and discovery.

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Crossing India, Ahmedabad—Bhubaneswar

Ahmedabad—Bhubaneswar

West coast to east coast

Cultural history

Ethiopians in India

An exploration of the Ethiopian people, architecture and influence woven into India’s history.

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Ethiopians in India, India

India

Tracing a shared legacy

Photography

Discovering Ethiopia

A long-term photographic record of Ethiopia’s landscapes, living traditions and determined people.

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Discovering Ethiopia, Across Ethiopia

Across Ethiopia

A homeland seen anew

Social project

Lift Legacy

One thousand free rides. One thousand conversations. A moving portrait of community in Addis Ababa.

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Lift Legacy, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

A random act of kindness

Short film

Trailer Legacy

A collection of short documentaries about Ethiopia’s spiritual life, communities and everyday resilience.

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Trailer Legacy, Ethiopia

Ethiopia

A glimpse into Ethiopia’s soul

Travelogue

Fifty Shades of Wanderlust

A literary and visual journey through Africa, told from the distinct perspective of an African traveler.

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Fifty Shades of Wanderlust, 25 African countries

25 African countries

For an African soul

Documentary

Chasing the Icon

A seemingly impossible pursuit becomes a story about determination, human connection and the scale of a dream.

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Chasing the Icon, Omo Valley—The world

Omo Valley—The world

An extraordinary quest