Familiar Strangers

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Based on the fourth open call by ephemere., Familiar Strangers showcases the work of 150 international photographers, curated and produced by Anne Murayama. This photo book offers a kaleidoscope of human faces, emotions, and cultures, presenting portraits that transcend geographic confines and embrace diversity. From the streets of Bologna to the alleyways of Kolkata, these images capture the essence of human expression in its purest form. The visual symphony of Familiar Strangers challenges perceptions, evokes empathy, and ignites curiosity about the lives around us, revealing fragments of ourselves in the shared experiences that define our common journey.

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Based on the fourth open call by ephemere., Familiar Strangers showcases the work of 150 international photographers, curated and produced by Anne Murayama. This photo book offers a kaleidoscope of human faces, emotions, and cultures, presenting portraits that transcend geographic confines and embrace diversity. From the streets of Bologna to the alleyways of Kolkata, these images capture the essence of human expression in its purest form. The visual symphony of Familiar Strangers challenges perceptions, evokes empathy, and ignites curiosity about the lives around us, revealing fragments of ourselves in the shared experiences that define our common journey.

Photographers
Aakash Prithviraj Rai • Aaron Ramirez • Abbye Rose • Adrian Zawiślak • Aina Zo Raberanto • Albin Brassart • Alessandro Silverj • Alex Protsenko • Alexandra Pandrea • Alice Muratore • Alice Poyzer • Aline Bellenzani • Ana Gilbert • Ana Maria Prelipcean • Anca Pandrea • Andrian Legaspi • Angel Amador • Anita Szirbek • Anna Marzia Soria • Archit Sharma • Artur Leão • Ben Paul • Bithal Dattatreya • Camila Schubert • Carsten Domnick • Cecile Baldewyns • Cecilia Milza Mirror • César Vásquez Altamirano • Chiara Cavarzan • Chiara Paderi • Chloe Kerleroux • Chochana Rosso • Chris Gibson • Christopher Radney • Clara Petter • Daniele Escoffier • Danny'O • Darja Mitrovic • Dee Barragry • Derek Hayes • Dian Adipranaya • Dmitry Rambovskiy • Dr Chua Yang • Edi Purwanto • Eleonore Sok • Elisa Buonomo • Elisa Spelgatti • Elisa Viaggi • Emilia Villar • Emma Koretz • Eva Desmaris • Eva Venzo • Eyan Weiss • Filippo D'Eugenio • Find Alyeska • Francesco Serra • Franz Balagapo • Fritzie Kate Giron • Gabriel Fernández • Gavin Libotte • Gema Ganeswara • Génesis Velásquez • Giorgia De Bortoli • Giovanni Borgia • Giulia Madiai • Glen Snyder • Glory Araque • Gwen Julia • Hanita Fadhilla • Intan Wika • Isabelle Coordes • Italo Duran • Ivan Jimenez • Jade Joannès • Jandri Angelo Aguilor • Janne Myllymäki • Jasmin Lier • Jehra Lee Amor • Jenny Sevilla • Joanna Cichoń • Joanna Moskalik • Juan Aragon • Juancho Otalvaro • Karl Neubert • Kathia Vertiz • Kayla Amador • Kevin Baylon • Khanjan Purohit • Kiki Zou • Kinho Lam • Klaus Dengen • Kosuke Ikeya • Kris Smith • Lia Candelario • Liz Jang • Lua Campos Takeishi • Lucia Lamata • Luk Sylvain • Lukas Ballé • Lutfy Putra • Marcella Mastrorocco • Maria Ramirez Echavarria • Marialucia Campanella • Mário Pires • Marta M • Marylise Vigneau • Matt Schley • Mayra Céspedes • Melodia Stephanie Avila • Michael Bruce Weston • Michelle Ann • Muhammad Aria Mestika Prabu • Naitchez Martin • Navarat Yousri • Nicole Driscoll • Nikko Knösch • Nina Tanujaya • Noemi Proietti • Ornella Mazzola • Patrizia Calí • Pauline Jaffuel • Pedro Segura • Renaud Castaing • Ricardo Libertino • Richard Pengelley • Rico Cruz • Roberto Sclocco • Rowell Timoteo • Ryu Kato • Sebastian Sighell • Sebastian Sota • Sha Kasteyev • Sinem Mucur • Sofía Guardiola • Stefano Dili • Stephane Heinz • Syamirul Azim • Takayuki Tobita • Tamta Gokadze • Teo Crawford • Toni Evangeline Lucero • Valentine de Villemeur • Vanessa Lucrezia Francia • Verónica Mar • Vincenzo Foglia • Vita Flumen • Waruntorn Kaewkeeree • Wendy Connett • William Austin • Yani Misa • and Yen Yap

Concept, Curation, Design, and Production: Anne Murayama

Format: Matte softcover, perfect binding, matte art paper
Pages: 144 pages, full color digital printing
Size: 18 x 25cm (B5)

Printing: Tokyo, Japan
Publisher: ephemere.
Year Published: 2024

エフェメールによる4回目の公募を基にした「Familiar Strangers」は、村山杏によってキュレーションおよび制作された150人の国際写真家の作品を展示しています。このフォトブックは、人間の顔、感情、文化の万華鏡を提供し、地理的な制約を超えて多様性を受け入れる肖像写真を提示しています。ボローニャの街からコルカタの路地まで、これらのイメージは、人間の表現の本質をそのもので捉えています。「Familiar Strangers」のビジュアルシンフォニーは、認識を挑発し、共通の旅を定義する共有の経験の中で、私たちの周りの生活についての好奇心を刺激し、私たち自身の断片を明らかにします。