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 and captured communities that were rarely photographed 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 focus is particularly on Afghan women, whose voices and lives are portrayed with sensitivity and depth. 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.