Der mit 10.000 Euro dotierte Fotopreis der Michael-Horbach-Stiftung geht in diesem Jahr an den spanischen Fotografen und Gründer der Agentur NOOR, Pep Bonet.
Zum Preis gehört auch eine große Einzelausstellung mit dem Titel „Heaven and Hell“, in der Arbeiten aus den vergangenen 13 Jahren gezeigt werden – von Bonets „Faith in Chaos“-Projekt über die physischen und psychischen Folgen des Bürgerkriegs in Sierra Leone und „All Imperfect Things“ über Transsexuelle in Brasilien bis zu „Forced“ über moderne Sklaverei und Kinderarbeit in Bangladesch. Leicht sind Bonets Themen nie – mit Ausnahme vielleicht von „Röadkill“, für die er seine Lieblingsband Motörhead während mehrere Touren als Fotograf begleitet hat und die auch nicht so richtig in die Ausstellung passen will, aber sei’s drum.
Die Ausstellung ist noch bis zum 14. Juni zu sehen. Meine Besprechung aus der taz gibt es hier als PDF.
Links: Pep Bonet, NOOR, Michael-Horbach-Stiftung
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Pep Bonet, “All Imperfect Things”, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. April 2012.
„Shaw is a nine-teen year old transsexual, she works as a commercial sex worker in the streets of Lapa, in Rio. She is originally from Fortaleza. She rents a room in a house where about 25 other transsexuals live and work as commercial sex workers. The owner of the house is Luana Muniz, Luana is an activist, she cares for the transsexuals and is involved in the fight for their rights. The combined effects of discrimination, humiliation, lack of education, and isolation from mainstream society place enormous emotional strain on Brazil’s transgender people, especially those who earn their living as sex workers. Unlike female sex workers, who have a range of professional options available to them, transgender sex workers often feel they have no options. Many see prostitution as the price they pay for choosing to transform.“ © Pep Bonet/NOOR/laif
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Pep Bonet: „Forced“, Bangladesch, 2013 © Pep Bonet/NOOR/laif
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Pep Bonet: „Motörhead European Tour“, Bristol, England, Colston Hall, November 2008: „Lemmy Kilmister during the concert at the Bristol Colston hall. Motörhead, originally called Bastard, is a long-lived and iconic heavy metal band from England formed in 1975. They are widely recognized as progenitors of thrash metal, a fusion of heavy metal and what was soon to become hardcore punk. Consequently they influenced countless rock, punk rock, and heavy metal bands that followed. The actual band members are: Lemmy Kilmister- Bass and vocals, Phil Campbell- Lead guitar and Backup vocals and Mikkey Dee at the Drums.“ © Pep Bonet/NOOR/laif
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Pep Bonet, „One Goal“ aus der Serie „Faith in Chaos“, Sierra Leone, Freetown, August 2007: „The amputee soceer team during a training session at the beach. Every Saturday the team goes to the beach to play. Established in February 2001, the team is made up of 22 players, all residents of Murray Town Camp for Amputees in Freetown. Most of the players were amputated by roaming rebels of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) that left unforgettable scars with machetes and handsaws. But these sportsmen kept their faith. They are determined to overcome their trauma and handicap and refuse to be marginalised. Their powerful football skills transform them into true athletes.“ © Pep Bonet/NOOR/laif