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The Family of Migrants

By Rodaan Al Galidi and Ahmad Danny Ramadan and Joumana Khoury and Anke Reitz and Hanneke Mantel and Stine Jensen
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Family of Migrants is inspired by the legendary exhibition Family of Man, an ode to humanity created by photographer and curator Edward Steichen, that opened at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1955. At the time, Family of Man told the universal and... Read More
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Family of Migrants mirrors Edward Steichen's 1955 Family of Man exhibition, focusing on migration through 400 global photographs, exploring departure, journey, arrival, family, loss, and love.

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Family of Migrants is inspired by the legendary exhibition Family of Man, an ode to humanity created by photographer and curator Edward Steichen, that opened at the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1955. At the time, Family of Man told the universal and timeless story of humanity. Family of Migrants will do the same, but with a focus on perhaps the most universal and timeless topic of all: migration.

This book features around 400 photographs and will show the most striking photography on the subject of migration, bringing together photographers and photos from all over the world. Old and new photos, made between the late 19th century and the present day, as well as colour and black-and-white, are shown side by side. The photos deal with topics such as departure, journey, and arrival, and themes like family, loss, and love. Together, they show that the movement of people around the world is a timeless and universal phenomenon that shaped our world.

The book accompanies the inauguration of the FENIX museum in Rotterdam, April 2025.

SELLING POINTS:

  • Inspired by the legendary exhibition Family of Man: Family of Migrants draws inspiration from the iconic 1955 Family of Man exhibition by Edward Steichen.
  • Ode to humanity: Like Family of Man, this book aims to tell a universal and timeless story, but with a focus on migration.
  • Extensive collection: Features around 400 photographs showcasing the most striking imagery on migration.
  • Global perspective: Includes works from photographers worldwide, blending old and new photos from the late 19th century to present day.
  • Diverse formats: Presents both colour and black-and-white photographs side by side.
  • Universal themes: Explores themes of departure, journey, arrival, family, loss, and love.
  • Timeless Phenomenon: Demonstrates that migration is a universal and timeless phenomenon shaping our world.

70 colour, 250 b/w illustrations

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789464941562

Publisher: Hannibal Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 May 2025

Country: Belgium

Imprint: Hannibal Books

Illustration: 166 Illustrations, black and white; 34 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 310.0mm

Weight: 2126g

Pages: 322

Collections

Ahmad Danny Ramadan Anke Reitz Arts & Culture Education & Reference Hanneke Mantel Joumana Khoury Non-Fiction Photography Books Rodaan Al Galidi Stine Jensen

About the Author

Joumana El Zein Khoury (b. 1975) is executive director of World Press Photo. She was formerly director of the Prince Claus Fund. El Zein Khoury was born in Lebanon. She studied in New York and Paris and now lives in the Netherlands.

Anke Reitz (b. 1981) was curator of photography at the Centre National de l'Audiovisuel (CNA) in Luxembourg. There, she oversaw the Steichen Collection, including the exhibition The Family of Man.

Hanneke Mantel (b. 1995) is head of exhibitions and collections at Fenix and curator of The Family of Migrants. She is responsible for the museum's permanent and temporary exhibitions, collection and publications.

Stine Jensen (b. 1972) is a philosopher, writer, columnist and programme maker. She writes books for adults and children. Stine Jensen emigrated from Denmark to the Netherlands at a young age.

Rodaan Galidi (b. 1971) is an author and poet. He was born in Iraq and has lived in the Netherlands since 1998. His novel Two Blankets, Three Sheets is based on his experiences in Dutch asylum seekers' centres.

Ahmad Danny Ramadan (b. 1984) is an author and advocates for the rights of refugees belonging to the LGBTQ+ community. In his memoir Crooked Teeth, he describes how he had to flee Syria and build a new life in Canada.

Rim Battal (b. 1987) is a poet, journalist and artist. She is the author of the poetry collections Vingt poèmes et des poussières and Latex. Battal was born in Morocco and now commutes between Paris and Marrakech.

Asma Khan (b. 1969) is a restaurateur and cookbook author. She was featured with her London restaurant, Darjeeling Express, in the Netflix series Chef's Table. Khan was born in India and moved to the UK with her husband.

C Pam Zhang (b. 1990) emigrated from China to the United States at a young age. She is the author of the bestsellers How Much of These Hills Is Gold and Land of Milk and Honey.

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