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Portraits of Tibet by Diane Barker is a collection of 108 portrait images documenting several journeys made to become immersed in the everyday lives of the ancient nomadic people of Tibet – one of the last great surviving nomad communities in the world. These photographs share the timeless practices and traditions of the nomadic lifestyle as well as the shifts and changes which have become apparent more recently, offering a uniquely personal insight into these natural stewards of the land.
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Reviews
'Diane Barker's sensitive and exquisite pictures of Tibetan nomads are a beautiful tribute to a beautiful people whose lifestyle, culture, and identity are increasingly under threat and yet belong to the world's spiritual heritage.' Matthieu Ricard, writer, photographer, translator, humanitarian and Buddhist monk.
'Her chronicle of the world of the drokpa is filled with hard questions relevant to anyone observing the rapid technological changes overtaking not only traditional communities, but across the world. Such questions are unforced because they are posed as reflections that concern the big questions of 21st century modernity.' Raymond Lam, Buddhist Door