MONTREAL – Jacques Nadeau has nothing to show for 35 years of capturing between 35 000 and 50 000 photographs.
The Le Devoir photographer’s home in Outremont was robbed earlier this week.
Thieves made off with his computer, some of his most celebrated prints and five harddrives containing his entire collection.
“Tomorrow morning I will restart. 35 years gone, but I will restart,” said Nadeau.
He hopes to rebuild part his collection from archives, but he estimates about 95 per cent of his work was stolen.
Nadeau is noted for his documentation of major Quebec political moments and players.
One of the prints stolen was his most celebrated snapshot: then-premier
“It’s my life, my passion, my love,” he said.
“I’ve worked since 1977 and when I retire I just wanted to show my picture to people – maybe have an exhibition.”
The only other item stolen from the home was his television.
“I wouldn’t have cared if they took everything else, but leave my pictures,” he said.
Montreal police are investigating.
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