Pierre Belhassen - Efendim Identity full of emotions

full of emotions

The series is both a celebration and critique of the relationships we maintain with others

Durst takes the details of these scenarios – mundane family portraits

whose writing inspired the title of the book and much of the imagery itself

Pierre Belhassen - Efendim Identity full of emotionsEfendim In Turkish, the word is a courtesy title historically used to address a notable, master, or lord. Today, it is most commonly used to mean sir. Following his father's footsteps, the photographer documents the city of Istanbul through a series of richly composed and carefully crafted images. Produced over several years, the book is both a tribute to the city and an exploration of childhood and memory. Pierre Belhassen is a French photographer