Afghanistan

After decades of war and unrest, Afghanistan has remained largely invisible to the world. With his unique photo book Afghanistan, Daniel Malikyar, son of Afghan refugees, offers a new and incomparable insight into the beauty and resilience of his homeland. Malikyar ventured independently into remote regions to capture contemporary photographs of communities that were rarely documented before the Taliban rule. This volume presents over 150 vivid, authentic images that show Afghans not as victims, but as heroes of their own stories. The collection captures a broad spectrum of Afghan society; while the book does not focus exclusively on them, it also brings the lives and perspectives of Afghan women into view with great sensitivity. Complemented by narratives and background stories, this visual journey challenges stereotypes and celebrates unknown traditions, landscapes, dignity, and hope. Afghanistan redefines the image of the nation and is, at the same time, a photographic masterpiece.