Adrien Bitibaly - Quatre Yeux
Adrien Bitibaly - Quatre Yeux
| Author | Julie Chaizemartin; Adrien Bitibaly; Yann Linsart |
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| Publisher | Palais Books |
| ISBN | 9782493123053 |
| Idea Code | 24884 |
In Burkina Faso, tragic events such as sudden death, illness, or accident, or those that deviate from the norm, are invariably interpreted as the result of malevolent intervention. A culprit must therefore be identified. Raised in this culture, Adrien Bitibaly observed from a young age the significance of traditional beliefs in Burkinabé society. As an adult, Bitibaly traversed the country to meet traditional priests, individuals endowed with the “ability” to determine whether a person possesses malevolent powers. His photographic work aims to reveal what can trigger accusations of witchcraft, yet his intent is to explore the genesis of a popular belief, rather than to prove a truth.
| 112 p, ills bw, 18 x 24 cm, hb, French/English |
