Zen Lefort: Indian Land

French documentary photographer Zen Lefort has traveled across the United States since 2016, living with and documenting Native American life. His series Indian Land portrays the lives of indigenous people today, showing their persisting rituals and political struggles.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 27 October 2022
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Since 2016, French documentary photographer Zen Lefort has embarked on a series of road trips, traversing from Arizona to New Mexico, crossing Utah, Colorado, and South Dakota. Accompanying and capturing the lives of Native Americans, he bore witness to the historic gathering of the Standing Rock protests, a powerful demonstration of resistance against a Dakota pipeline project. This protest showcased a united front, defending Indigenous sovereignty and cultural preservation. Through his series Indian Land, Lefort delves into the sensitive and authentic experiences of North America's indigenous peoples. Members of the Navajo and Lakota tribes share their stories with him, painting a vivid portrait of reservation life, enduring rituals, and the vibrant contemporary culture of these communities. The volume emerges as a poignant portrayal, carrying the traces of a tumultuous past and recounting the political struggles pursued through unequal means.

Since 2016, French documentary photographer Zen Lefort has embarked on a series of road trips, traversing from Arizona to New Mexico, crossing Utah, Colorado, and South Dakota. Accompanying and capturing the lives of Native Americans, he bore witness to the historic gathering of the Standing Rock protests, a powerful demonstration of resistance against a Dakota pipeline project. This protest showcased a united front, defending Indigenous sovereignty and cultural preservation. Through his series Indian Land, Lefort delves into the sensitive and authentic experiences of North America's indigenous peoples. Members of the Navajo and Lakota tribes share their stories with him, painting a vivid portrait of reservation life, enduring rituals, and the vibrant contemporary culture of these communities. The volume emerges as a poignant portrayal, carrying the traces of a tumultuous past and recounting the political struggles pursued through unequal means.

Weight: 700g
Dimension: 177 x 241 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775753265