Paris-based photographer and filmmaker Kevin Couliau aims to uncover stories that highlight the profound impact of sports on individuals and societies.

A youth immersed in creativity and driven by a passion for basketball and skateboarding helped him develop a sharp understanding of sociology and urban design, which seamlessly influences his photography and films. A key focus of his work is the significant role of basketball courts in urban landscapes and communities, capturing people, details, colors, and structures as living ecosystems in constant change, and documenting their use as vital spaces—recreational areas or refuges from everyday life.

In 2013, he directed and filmed the award-winning documentary Doin' It In The Park (Netflix, PBS, Sundance Channel), exploring the rich history, culture, and global influence of pickup basketball in New York City. Since then, Kevin has traveled to more than 60 countries to explore and document the sport’s culture, establishing himself as a global explorer of the game and showcasing its limitless reach and influence through exhibitions and publications. His talent for capturing stills, motion, and storytelling allows him to undertake a wide range of short and long-form projects, leading to collaborations with major international brands like Nike, Apple, and Hennessy, as well as cultural icons including LeBron James, Billie Eilish, Kobe Bryant, and Barack Obama.

Additionally, he dedicates time throughout the year to Giants Of Africa, a nonprofit organization that uses basketball to educate and empower youth across Africa.

Books & Publications

”Blacktop Memento, fragments of erosion”
published by Asphalt Chronicles & Common Practice - 2022

“When Basketball Inspires” - 2021
published by Trajectoire Studio (featured artist)

“The City Game” - 2020
published by Rizzoli Electa & MCNY (contributor)

Asphalt Chronicles
#03 Paris - 2017
#02 Dakar - 2016
#01 Manila - 2014
published by Asphalt Chronicles

Exhibitions

  • 2024
    "Giants of Africa"
    Commissioned by La Montgolfière, Paris
  • 2023
    "Heart of The City"
    commissioned by NYC Parks - The Arsenal Gallery, NYC
  • 2023
    "Remember The Why"
    commissioned by Adidas - Salt Lake City, USA
  • 2022
    ”Blacktop Memento”
    OFR bookstore - Paris, France
  • 2022
    ”House of Moves”
    commissioned by Hennessy - online
  • 2020
    ”The City Game”
    Museum of The City of New York
  • 2019
    ”Rise”
    commissioned by Trajectoire Studio - Paris, France.
  • 2018
    ”Sphere of Influence”
    commissioned by Jordan - Paris, France
  • 2017
    "Making Peace"
    commissioned by Making Peace - Toronto, Canada
  • 2017
    "Sphere of Influence"
    commissioned by the Mayor Office of Paris 9th district
  • 2017
    "Doin' It In The Park"
    Rush Art Gallery - New York City, USA
  • 2017
    "Raised"
    commissioned by Game Seven - W4 st courts, NYC.
Films

Birthplace of Dreams — Nike

Left portrait

Pau and Marc Gasol first picked up a basketball in a small suburb of Barcelona, Sant Boi De Llobregat.

From here they would start their journey to the NBA, FIBA World Championships and their ultimate goal – inspiring the next generation to live a healthier lifestyle.

Whether through the Gasol Foundation or Basquet Girona, the Gasol brothers know their legacy is bigger than basketball.

This is their Birthplace of Dreams. #justdoit

Right portrait

“We’re brothers, we shared the same room when we were kids. The fact that there were two future players in that same room who would be lucky to have great careers is remarkable.”

— Marc Gasol

Left portrait

“It is a lot of fun. We just feel so lucky, you know. That two brothers, doing what we love, at the level that we have achieved, it’s very rare.”

— Pau Gasol

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