Black and white analogue photographs. Series of 8: Grand Place (2005), Atomium (2006), Basilica (2007), Royal Palace (2008), Tour & Taxis (2009), Bourse (2010), Cathedral (2011) and Flagey (2013). 

The passing of time often plays a role in François' work and this is certainly the case in Mission N.I.B. 

What started as a gift to a friend on her birthday - a portrait of her and a male nude on Grand Place - became a yearly tradition. For eight years, on the same day and before the crack of dawn, each time with a different man, some public rules were broken for the pleasure of doing so, but mostly for the beauty of the gesture - a celebration of bodies, sensuality and freedom.

Every session was both a true happening and a well prepared secret mission: scout the location, decide on the exact shot, the positions repeated like choreography, not forgetting the place to get (un)dressed!

The results highlight the beauty of iconic buildings, symbols of Brussels, with a fine touch of surrealism: naked people in the city. This series celebrates two of Francois’ favourite subjects: Brussels and nudity.

* Naked in Brussels