This publication is a 200-pages photographic book available in two versions (FR/DE or EN/ES). It introduces you the fascinating world of Kené and shows you beautiful hand-drawn Kené designs, portraits and testimonies of the Shipibo-Konibo artists.
The first part of this book introduces you to the fascinating universe of Kené through reflections based on the indigenous cosmovision written by Shipibo-Konibo masters. The second part tells the story of how COVID-19 affected the community, leading to new ways of thriving together. The third part features 30 hand-drawn Kené designs, portraits and testimonies of the artists. The last part presents the indigenous photographer, David Díaz, and his vision of photography as portrait of memories.
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By ordering a Kené photographic book you are supporting economically the Shipibo-Konibo artists, their families and communities. The funds collected allow us to continue our indigenous community-based projects in the Amazon rainforest and support our cultural events in Switzerland.