Images of them, their core depth

Category : Photography Photographer: Jean Mayerat Authors: Ken Bugul & Tanella Boni 45 photos Size : 24 x 30 cm/ Hardback 120 pages French Le Bec en l'air ISBN : 9782916073743 / 35 € Release date : Rights available

It all started with a Rembrandt engraving called the Sleeping Negress, (Négresse couchée ) that portrays a nude dark woman in half light. From this work, Jean Mayerat has undertaken a singular work: to photograph nude, African women who today live in Europe. What have they kept of their roots ? Do their bodies reveal their stories without penetrating their intimacy ? Two African authors relay their thoughts on this artistic approach.