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To gaze at the images in no strangers: ancient wisdom in a modern world is to connect with the wonder of humanity's diverse cultures and the plight of indigenous people around the world. The exhibit poses a fundamental question: What does it mean to be human and alive? A compelling, originally produced short documentary provides commentary and elucidation for this remarkable collection at the Annenberg Space for Photography through February 24.
www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org
1) South Sudan
A Dinka boy from South Sudan lavishes endless care
and affection on his animals, which he considers part
of the family. He is named after his favored ox, his
Namesake Ox, in the hope he will mature with the
same strength and beauty. He and his Namesake Ox
are as one. As he grows up, the animal will accompany
him everywhere, even as he courts a potential lover by
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singing songs that extol both her beauty and that of the
magniicent animal at his side.© Beckwith/Fisher (Carol
Beckwith & Angela Fisher)
2) Central Highlands of Papua New Guinea
A man and a woman share an intimate moment
during a courtship ritual in the cenbtral highlands
of Papua New Guinea. © Timothy Allen
3) Haridwar, India
A young child dressed as the Hindu deity Lord
Shiva, often depicted in the color blue, asks for
money at a religious festival in Haridwar, India.
© Steve McCurry/Magnum Photos
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