What's Ours

Dimensions

8.9 in x 7.4 in x 0.9 in

Weight

1.7 lb

Released

19-Dec-23

ISBN

9781597115605

Published by

Aperture

What's Ours

Discover the powerful debut monograph, What's Ours, by Magnum nominee Myriam Boulos.

This searing, diaristic portrayal of Lebanon's revolution captures the intensity of protests against government corruption and austerity from 2019, culminating in the aftermath of the Beirut port explosion in August 2020.

Myriam Boulos uses her lens to document her friends and family, rendering the body in public space as a potent motif of vulnerability and resistance.

Her photography embodies visceral and intimate energy, depicting states of pleasure and protest amidst state neglect and violence.

As Boulos explains, "It's more of a need than a choice. I obsess about things and I don't know how to deal with these obsessions in any other way but photography."

Featuring a contextual essay by acclaimed writer Mona Eltahawy, What's Ours showcases Boulos's urgent and strident vision, making this book a compelling testament to a society in upheaval.

Perfect for those interested in contemporary photography, social justice, and Middle Eastern politics, this book provides an unflinching look at the resilience and spirit of a people in revolution.