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Photographer Frédéric Brenner has spent three years exploring Berlin, portraying individuals who have made the city their home or are just passing through. His images offer a polyphonic, sometimes bizarre and disturbing reflection of and on a topography of displacement and estrangement in contemporary human condition.

Format: Hardback
Length: 168 pages
Publication date: 02 September 2021
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

After more than forty years of capturing the rich tapestry of Jewish life across the globe, photographer Frédéric Brenner embarked on a three-year exploration of Berlin. This vibrant city served as a stage for a diverse range of expressions and performances of Judaism, offering a captivating glimpse into the multifaceted nature of this ancient religion. In his latest photographic essay, Brenner takes us on a journey to meet individuals who have chosen Berlin as their home or are simply passing through. Through a series of fragmented insights, he delves into the paradoxes and complexities that characterize this unique city, reflecting on the conflicting narratives of redemption and shedding light on an ever-present absence.

Like a shattered mirror, Brenner's images offer a polyphonic and sometimes bizarre reflection of displacement and estrangement in contemporary human condition. They transcend the boundaries of Berlin or Judaism, painting a vivid picture of the struggles and complexities faced by individuals across the world. Each photograph captures a moment of isolation, longing, or resilience, reminding us of the shared humanity that binds us all.

As Brenner's work continues to resonate with audiences, it serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of storytelling and the power of photography to capture the essence of human experiences. His images invite us to reflect on our own lives and the places we call home, challenging us to embrace the diversity and complexity of the world around us.

Weight: 1602g
Dimension: 293 x 339 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775751032