Two rivers

Two rivers, two cities, one soul

Two Rivers is an intimate photographic journey between Singapore and Paris, carried by Melisa Teo’s profound gaze and Pierre Haski’s illuminating words. Through this book, the Singaporean photographer delivers a declaration of love to her two beloved cities: Singapore, where she was born, and Paris, where she now lives.

Singapore and Paris, a dialogue between memory and rebirth

Through 74 poetic photographs, Melisa Teo explores the banks of the Singapore River and the Seine, symbols of the passing of time, memory, and renewal. Guided by what she calls her “third eye,” she captures the fluidity of life, the invisible links between places and people, and offers a visual meditation on identity, spirituality, and nature at the heart of cities.

The Singapore River carries her memories, while the Seine embodies her desires and rebirth. Like rivers that eventually converge, human destinies intertwine and become one.

An artistic and universal perspective

Pierre Haski’s preface enriches the book with a journalistic and geopolitical perspective, giving this dialogue between two cultures universal significance. An internationally renowned photographer, Melisa Teo is acclaimed for the spiritual depth and sensitivity of her work.

Bilingual edition, high-quality printing, and sleek design make Two Rivers a true work of art, designed for lovers of photography, travel, and contemplation. The book is supported by institutional exhibitions, notably as part of the vOilah! France–Singapore festival, celebrating 60 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

A book like an inner journey, between two shores, two cities, and a shared quest for harmony.