Explore the world through the lens of acclaimed French photographer Patrick Cariou in "Patrick Cariou: Works 1985-2005".
For over 25 years, Cariou has documented the lives of surfers, gypsies, Rastafarians, and the rude boys of Kingston, celebrating their resilience, honor, and joy.
This collection brings together highlights from his groundbreaking monographs including Surfers, Yes Rasta, Trenchtown Love, and Gypsies.
Through intimate and captivating images, Cariou offers a profound look at cultures that stand apart from modernity's blessings and curses.
His subjects, whether riding waves, dwelling in the mountains, or enduring urban and rural poverty, underscore the importance of preserving native culture amidst Western cultural hegemony.
As filmmaker Perry Henzell eloquently states, "Rasta is a banner for spirit worldwide. The spirit of freedom, the spirit of pride, whether you're rich or poor".
Patrick Cariou, born in 1963, is renowned for his ethnographic research and dramatic portraits that reveal the essence of communities living on society's edge.
His works, spanning over three decades, offer an unforgettable testament to the spirit of humanity.
