Posted on 28 August 2016 by Pierre Bessard — Leave a commentCongratulations to Pierre Bessard and Robin Hammond on his new book My Lagos – this is the artist edition… Congratulations guys (and to Aude Barbera) too! Post navigationPrevious post: The Book of the year will be sold out soon! Limited edition of 750 copies. 340mm x 250mm Each copy comes with a signed 6.5″x4.5″ print enclosed and a stunning lenticular cover BILL HENSON available here: https://editionsbessard.com/product/bill-henson-limited-edition-signed-c-print/Next post: Lagos defies Western ideas of urban order. However, what looks like anarchic activity is actually governed by a set of informal yet ironclad rules. To a new comer to the city, these rules are an absolute mystery but in the shouting, and blaring of horns, and the pushing and shoving of crowds, everyone has a place to go and a way to get there. Robin Hammond’s ‘My Lagos’ introduces us to the color, energy and chaos of Africa’s largest city. Full bleed color photographs take us on a journey through bustling Lagos streets and into the homes of the rich, poor, and rising middle class. ‘My Lagos’ opens our eyes to an Africa rarely seen in western media. Placed over and between these views of Lagos is a series of large format Polaroid portraits accompanied by quotes from the sitters themselves. A businessman, an actor, a fisherman, a pastor, a prostitute speak of their hopes and dreams in this city of strivers. An original Nollywood film poster wraps this beautifully designed book delivering an authentic piece of the city to the audience. ‘My Lagos’ has been described as intense and bold. Much like the city itself. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment *Name * Email * Website
27 September 2024 11 h 25 min | By Pierre Bessard SIGNED LIMITED EDITION OF 50 COPIES Born in Ukraine and...