Tamar, Where Are You?

Some impressions from yesterday, made at polling stations in Saburtalo, Tbilisi.

If ever there was a decisive moment, than tomorrow is it for Georgia. Where are you going?

As we approach Election Day, here are two more pictures I made in front of the Georgian parliament back in May. Look at this country, look at these people.

You can find even more images on my project site Lord of Your Own.

Imagine a place where the iron curtain of the past is gradually coming down again — and you’re uncertain about which side you’ll end up on. This is how many people in Georgia are feeling right now, which is why the upcoming election on October 26th is so decisive.

Here’s a link to a good feature on Deutsche Welle (in German) that explains the situation following a group of students engaged in pre-election campaigning: https://www.dw.com/de/schicksalswahl-in-georgien-wohin-steuert-das-land/video-70540625

Counting down the days until Georgians are called to the polling stations to decide the future direction of their country.

Could only watch yesterdays pro-European demonstration in Tbilisi from afar, but was once again deeply impressed by the great turn-out. In support and counting the days until election day on October 26th, here’s a picture I made earlier this year on May 26th, the Georgian Independence Day.

You can find even more images on my project site Lord of Your Own.

October 26th will be election day in Georgia, and it will be a crucial one. In the lead-up to this day, I will share photos I made during the demonstrations against the so-called Russian Law in Tbilisi earlier this year in May.

Look at this country. Look at these people.

Coming back after a long hibernation with new images and projects, because, even after the first book was published, my quest for Tamar turned into an ongoing journey.

Following the award presentation in New York, the Lucie Photo Book Prize 2019 selection is moving on to Los Angeles, where „Tamar, Where Are You?“ and all other finalists and winners are shown in an exhibition at the House of Lucie, „a contemporary photography space presenting rotating exhibitions, lectures, workshops and events“

It is located at the Row DTLA, 777 Alameda Street, #140, Los Angeles, CA 90021 – and in addition to the books you can also see the IPA Annual “Best of Show” Exhibition.

Both exhibitions open on November 15 at 5pm and will be on view until December 1.

Last week was the award ceremony for the Lucie Awards in New York City, including the Lucie Photo Book Prize. And we’re sending our heartfelt congratulations to the winners of the categories  – and of course to all the other finalists. What a pleasure to see our book „Tamar, Where Are You?“ on the list among this wonderful group of photobooks. Thank you again to the jury for chosing our book as one of the finalists and thus introducing the work of all photographers and writers involved to a new audience in NYC.

And a very special thanks to Julia Oetker-Kast and Andy William for supporting us by attending the event – and sending the pictures, so we can see and share our Tamar in NYC.