Gérard Degeorge's profound passion led him to explore the vast Arab-Muslim world for years, immersing deeply in its culture. At 17, he was captivated by the desert and orientalists' tales, sparking his journey in Algeria, where he became deeply enamoured with global Islamic heritage, shaping his life's work. With a history and architecture background, he meticulously amassed a vast photo archive, with his Islamic ceramics serving as a testament. His collection now spans countries from Afghanistan to Uzbekistan, Algeria to Yemen. His historical and travel reports are regularly featured in numerous publications.