Cairo Diary
Peter Bialobrzeski
The Velvet Cell
Softcover
104 pages
140 x 210 mm
2014
ISBN 9781908889201
Capturing Cairo between the overthrow of Morsi and Mubarak, Bialobrzeski’s images portray daily life in the Egyptian capital at a time of major urban, social and political upheaval and renewal.
“After just ten minutes of driving at a reasonable speed, the traffic comes to a standstill. I look for signs of the ‘Arab Spring’. Nothing. I notice, however, that people love to use their mobile phones while driving. Is this what Western media are calling the ‘Facebook Revolution’?”
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About the Artist
Peter Bialobrzeski is a world-renowned photographer and the recipient of several awards including the prestigious “World Press Photo Award” in 2003 and 2010. He is also the author of over ten photobooks, including “Neon Tigers”, “Heimat”, “Lost in Transition” and “Paradise Now”.
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About the Publisher
The Velvet Cell is an independent photobook publisher with a specific focus on projects that explore urbanism, architecture and our modern way of living in cities. It was established in London in 2011 by Irish-born photographer Éanna de Fréine. The Velvet Cell is based in Berlin, Germany. It was formerly based in London (2011-2012), Taipei (2013-2014) and Osaka (2015-2017).
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