In a time of political and social upheaval, what is the truth behind the everyday American? In her book “AMERICAN,” photographer Robin de Puy invites us to look closer at, and listen to, the stories of a cross-section of people who make up one of the world's most powerful, extreme and divisive countries. Join us at Amsterdam’s Athenaeum Boekhandel, where de Puy will be signing copies of this fascinating new book.
The Book
What does it mean to be an American? A gargantuan country, both in geographical size and in population, it is an ever-shifting behemoth that remains as beguiling as it is near impossible to capture. Beyond globally-renowned celebrities and politicians whose voices and opinions we are privy to, what are the thoughts, concerns and dreams of the largely unheard people of America? Between 2022 and 2024, Dutch photographer and filmmaker Robin de Puy traveled to the US, taking portraits of people she met along the way. Through her lens, Americans emerge not as stereotypes or abstractions, but as complex individuals with hopes, dreams, fears and a remarkable capacity to endure and inspire.
The Details
The Venue
Athenaeum Boekhandel, Amsterdam
Date
December 15
Time
16:00 - 17:00
