Human.Kind.
Published on 11. July 2024
Book
Hardback
280 pages
978-0-500-02769-1 (ISBN)
Description
In this thought-provoking anthology, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum has partnered with the Prix Pictet, the world's leading prize for photography and sustainability, to show a different side to humanitarian photography.
Co-editors William A. Ewing and Elisa Rusca decided to select thirty photographers from the 3,000 or so artists who have been nominated since the award was founded in 2008. Adopting a broad definition of humanitarian photography, they looked for work with a visible humanitarian impulse and attributes such as care, dignity and empathy.
The result is a diverse, stimulating and, at times, surprising visual display that is very different from the 'breaking news' images we often associate with humanitarian action. What sets these photographs apart? An unerring sense of compassion. This compelling collection underlines the power of contemporary photography to move us and inspire positive change in the world.
Co-editors William A. Ewing and Elisa Rusca decided to select thirty photographers from the 3,000 or so artists who have been nominated since the award was founded in 2008. Adopting a broad definition of humanitarian photography, they looked for work with a visible humanitarian impulse and attributes such as care, dignity and empathy.
The result is a diverse, stimulating and, at times, surprising visual display that is very different from the 'breaking news' images we often associate with humanitarian action. What sets these photographs apart? An unerring sense of compassion. This compelling collection underlines the power of contemporary photography to move us and inspire positive change in the world.
Reviews / Votes
'This book's beautiful images will appeal to anyone interested in world-class photography and how such photos can offer moving aesthetic experiences. A thought-provoking and diverse collection' - Kirkus ReviewsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Illustrations
213 Illustrations, color
Dimensions
Height: 300 mm
Width: 249 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
1890 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-500-02769-1 (9780500027691)
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Persons
William A. Ewing has been an author, lecturer, curator of photography and museum director for more than forty years. His many publications on photography include The Body, Edward Burtynsky: Essential Elements, Civilization and Flora Photographica, all published by Thames & Hudson. Elisa Rusca is an art historian, writer and curator. She is currently director of exhibitions and collections at the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum in Geneva. The Prix Pictet is the world's leading award for photography and sustainability. Across nine, themed cycles to date, the prize has been presented to a photographer who, in the opinion of the independent jury, produced a series of work that is both artistically outstanding and presents a compelling narrative related to the theme of the award.