1972

A Study in Mediterranean Nostalgia

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They say the digital image has no soul. It remembers everything, but feels nothing.

1972 is a rejection of the pristine. It is a return to the raw, the grainy, and the imperfect sensual energy of the Mediterranean shore. It is the year I was born, reimagined through the lens of memory. Not as it was, but as it felt.

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The Brief: SUMMER 2026 SERIES

1. THE CONCEPT

“1972” is a dedicated photographic study exploring the intersection of Mediterranean nostalgia, shoegaze atmospherics, editorial portraiture, and cinematic sensuality. We are moving away from the “perfect” digital image, returning to the raw, grainy texture of 35mm film and cinema cameras. The goal is to capture genuine, unguarded moments—not posed modeling.

3. THE SHOOT

Sessions are intimate, low-production, and styled to feel like a film set. The atmosphere is collaborative and slow-paced, focusing on mood and lighting rather than volume of outfits. Location scouting focuses on coastal textures and brutalist architecture.

2. THE MUSE

We are not looking for “Instagram Models” or influencers. We are scouting for Character and Presence. We seek subjects who are comfortable with a natural, raw aesthetic. Imperfections, unique features, and emotional depth are preferred over commercial perfection.

4. THE RELEASE

Selected works will be curated by Film Director Jean-Claude Dib into The 2026 Collection. This series will be released digitally via the Archive (@1972.raw) and potentially compiled into a limited-edition monograph (print publication).

Defining the analog texture of the project.

The Mood Board: Below is a collection of references and inspirations defining the visual tone of the 1972 project.

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We are currently casting for the Summer 2026 series. Looking for raw, natural presence. No modeling experience required.

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1972 Contact Form
// LEGAL PROTOCOL & WAIVER

1. AGE VERIFICATION: By submitting this application to The Archive, I explicitly certify under penalty of perjury that I am 18 years of age or older according to Lebanese Law.

2. NATURE OF PROJECT: I acknowledge that "1972" is a conceptual art project exploring themes of nostalgia, cinema, and sensuality. I understand the artistic intent of the project and consent to being considered for roles fitting this aesthetic.

3. NO GUARANTEE OF SELECTION: This submission constitutes a preliminary casting inquiry only. It does not create an employment contract, agency representation, or a guarantee of participation in the Summer 2026 Exhibition.

4. PRIVACY & DATA: My submitted data (including social media handles and images) will be stored in a private, encrypted database accessible only to the Director (Jean-Claude Dib) and the casting team. It will strictly be used for internal casting purposes and will never be published, sold, or shared without a separate, signed Model Release form compliant with Lebanese Intellectual Property Law.