Photographer Ofir Barak has sought to document the Old City of Jerusalem and all of the religions within it.
The Old City of Jerusalem is a place quite unlike anywhere else on Earth. A focal point for all three Abrahamic religions, the narrow streets made out of stone bustle with Christians, Muslims, and Jews.
“I am a third generation living here and by dedicating significant time to understanding these different worlds,” he adds. “I strived to maintain meaningful connections and to present a more nuanced portrayal of Jerusalem.”which he has released in book form, is a culmination of 10 years documenting the ancient city over which time his technical skills have improved, as well as his perspective on shared human experience.
“The complexities of faith, though rooted in distinct traditions, often lead to surprisingly similar expressions of devotion and sacrifice, no matter the religion it is based on. Barak says that to avoid the trap some photographers fall into of being so familiar with a location that they become uninspired by it, Barak would focus on one small area of the Old City for extended time periods allowing him to “develop a deeper intimacy” with that location.
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