David Katzenstein Distant Journeys

An intimate portrait of humanity through 120 duotone photographs. The photographs collected here represent David Katzenstein's lifelong artistic journey as a visual chronicler of humanity. Traveling to many parts of the world, he experienced other cultures and peoples firsthand. The photographs presented here were drawn from a much larger body of work, with the hope of creating a journey through journeys for the viewer. Katzenstein's travels took him to thirty-seven countries over forty-nine years. What started as a way to combine his two passions--photography and travel--has grown into a visual chronicle of humanity. Steeped in the tradition of documentary photography, Katzenstein imbues his work with immediacy, emotional engagement, and a deep respect for his subjects. He takes the viewer with him on his journeys, sharing public and private moments firsthand.