Biography

Director of Polka Magazine



Born in Caen (Normandy) in 1950, Alain Genestar is the Director of Polka, which he founded with his son Edouard Genestar and his daughter Adélie de Ipanema in 2007. After a few years at Le Monde, Alain Genestar became the youngest editor-in-chief in France when he headed the newspaper L'Echo républicain.

From 1987 to 1999, he directed the Journal du Dimanche before occupying the same position at Paris Match for over seven years. He left the weekly in 2006 and moved by his passion for photojournalism, started his own venture, Polka, the following year.

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Kissing in the rain
Funfair

Funfair

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Humanist Photography
Across the window
REBELS

REBELS

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BIRTHDAY BASH
On the road
Reflection(s)
The big jump
HELLO TOURISTS
JUST KISSES
GET A LUCKY HAND
100% Nature
PEACE

PEACE

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FAMILY VACATIONS
BONS BAISERS GOURMANDS
From France with Love
HERE IS FRANCE
WATER SPORTS
MEN'S BEST FRIEND
Animals

Animals

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Mist

Mist

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FULL COLOURED
When the future strikes back
Good kisses with style
Playground

Playground

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