Noir

Photographer
Erik Hijweege
Publisher

De Verbeelding
ISBN

9789074159760 — Open search and refresh status Amazon.ca — Open search and refresh status Amazon.com — Open search and refresh status AbeBooks — Open search and refresh status eBay — Open search and refresh status
Publication Year

2004

Cloth Hardcover Hardcover English 116 pages 33 × 33 cm

Description

In “Noir,” Dutch photographer Erik Hijweege presents a powerful and mystical visual tribute to the diverse peoples of Africa. Between 2002 and 2003, Hijweege embarked on three expeditions through Senegal, Namibia, and Botswana, setting up mobile photographic studios deep within local villages. By utilizing a stark black background, he profoundly highlights the sculptural beauty and “mystic” presence of the Bushmen and Herero tribes. In a striking counterpoint, the volume also features portraits of Senegalese albinos captured against a stark white background, emphasizing their compelling fragility and unique place within the African aesthetic. With an introduction by renowned travel writer Redmond O’Hanlon, this large-format monograph serves as a profound meditation on the human spirit and the multifaceted beauty of the African continent.