ALIVE. A Personal Account of a Journey to Ethiopia by Mohammed Bu Hasan

ALIVE, Mohammed Bu Hasan’s forthcoming exhibition at Gallery 21, opens on the 23rd November 2017. The exhibition is in essence a personal account of his journey to Ethiopia, where he documented tribal groups including the Dassanach, Hamar, Mursi and Kara, all of whom are at risk of losing their traditional way of life due to the impact of Globalization and development. The resulting images capture poignant moments; an expression of the humanity that binds us, regardless of the customs and traditions that make us unique. And it is this uniqueness, the freedom to express these very customs and traditions, that allows us to feel alive.

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