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Yasser Alwan: Egypt Every Day

Yasser Alwan: Egypt Every Day

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Yasser Alwan's photographs capture the lives of workers in Cairo, portraying the middle class in intimate and relaxed settings. The collection offers a unique perspective on Egyptian society.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 120 pages
Publication date: 24 November 2022
Publisher: Hatje Cantz


Yasser Alwan embarked on a photographic journey through Cairo, capturing the lives of people in various settings. From the bustling streets to the racetrack, bustling cafes, and bustling workplaces, Alwan's lens documented the diverse experiences of the city's inhabitants. His portraits, particularly those of workers living in unimaginable poverty and political dispossession, stand out for their rejection of traditional social documentary and photojournalism tropes. Alongside these poignant images, Alwan also captured intimate moments of family and friends, painting a collective portrait of the middle class in their relaxed and informal daily lives. This remarkable collection of Alwan's photographs offers a unique and unprecedented glimpse into Egyptian society, showcasing an outstanding body of work in contemporary photography from the Arab world.

Yasser Alwan's photographic journey through Cairo was a testament to his ability to capture the essence of the city's diverse inhabitants. From the bustling streets to the racetrack, bustling cafes, and bustling workplaces, Alwan's lens documented the lives of people in their everyday environments. His portraits, particularly those of workers living in unimaginable poverty and political dispossession, stood out for their rejection of traditional social documentary and photojournalism tropes. Alongside these poignant images, Alwan also captured intimate moments of family and friends, painting a collective portrait of the middle class in their relaxed and informal daily lives. This remarkable collection of Alwan's photographs offers a unique and unprecedented glimpse into Egyptian society, showcasing an outstanding body of work in contemporary photography from the Arab world.

Weight: 640g
Dimension: 255 x 235 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775753708

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