Tribune: In a world increasingly gripped by fear and rising apprehensions against Islam, Belgian photographer Francois Struzik dares you to see things differently.

In his exhibition titled ‘Voyage Sacre’, Struzik takes us on a journey through, Kosovo, Morocco, India, Kashmir, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Though his interactions in these countries are completely diverse, the photographer’s eyes seek the deeply human side rather than the unusual or different.

Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani shrine. Women come to the shrine with requests. PHOTO: François Struzik

‘Voyage Sacre’ is a long journey in a varied cultural space — “diverse and contradictory.” Spread across the gallery in Alliance Française, printed in black and white, the photographs are engaging, almost melancholic that will force you to stay back a little bit longer before you move on to the next photo.

Almost always, in each photo, there is an expression, a ritual, a belief, a human, and an atmosphere that draws you in.

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Despite cultural differences in the countries, Struzik sought to highlight the humanity we all share. “We should go beyond prejudices,” he said.

“Islam is seen as holistic in Europe. I want to show it is much more complex,” he added.

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