Raison d'être, Nihil

*300 copies limited edition* French photographer and visual artist Nihil announces the release of Ascend, an extraordinary artbook that transcends traditional creative boundaries by merging visual art, ancient sacred texts, and a hauntingly immersive soundtrack by Swedish Dark Ambient master raison d’être. This ambitious project is the culmination of Nihil’s fifteen-year career and promises to take audiences on a deeply introspective journey through humanity’s most profound archetypes.

Ascend draws from the mythological tapestry of ancient creation stories, apocalyptic visions, and the transformative cycles of torment and transcendence. With 176 pages of exclusive artworks—featuring both retrospective pieces and reimagined versions—the hardcover artbook is a bold exploration of personal and collective transformation. Each image, imbued with raw emotion, bridges the realms of the mythical and the modern, creating a visual dialogue that is both timeless and deeply relevant.

Adding a sonic dimension to this evocative experience is a 62-minute dark ambient soundtrack by raison d’être titled “Cambium”, a seminal figure in the ambient genre. This original album enriches Ascend, turning the act of engaging with the book into a full sensory immersion. The artbook also includes texts by Nihil and Danish writer Freja Gyldenstrøm, offering poetic reflections that guide readers through the mythic and metaphysical themes of the work.