GIULIO APRIN

People of the Sahara

“People of the Sahara” is a compelling black-and-white photographic journey spanning four years, from 2020 to 2024, through the vast landscapes of the world’s largest desert. This curated collection of over 90 photographs intimately captures the lives and enduring spirit of the nomadic and Berber communities of Mauritania, Libya, and Algeria.

Each image invites viewers into the daily rhythms of these desert dwellers, from remote villages to bustling towns, showcasing their resilience and timeless connection to the land. Through scenes of quiet solitude and shared moments, the collection reveals the soulful beauty and complex culture that thrives in the Sahara’s endless sands.

Behind the Palm Curtains
Through the Dust
My Camels
Wandering the Desert
Guarding
Stuck in the Sands
Street Market
The Solitaire of the Sands
Tea Ritual
Street Frame
Time to Drink
Run to the Rocks
Family Lunch
Water for All
Sunset on the Dune
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Freedom
Well
Heading back Home
Curious Eyes
Land Rover
The Corner
Rest in Pain
Wood for the Fire
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Young Chamelier Leaving
Wraped
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Beautiful Villa
Guarding Ouadane
Waiting for the Lift
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Sailing Banc d\'Arguin
Courtyards of Walata
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Family Portrait
I will show you my Palm Trees
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Walata Market Square
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The Ancient Libraries of the Desert
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Pleasure Meeting You
We Hunt We Cook We Survive
Prayer Time
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Oasis de La Gueila
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Rest at the Doors of the Eye of the Desert
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Desert Baguettes
The Guardian of Ksar El Barka
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Guardian of Fort Sagane
Crossing the Sahara
Scholars of Chinguetti
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Climbing the Dunes
Shade at the Big Tree
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