At Their Home by John Mack


Authors
John Mack
ISBN
9781576878927
Published
Binding
Hardcover
Pages
180
Dimensions
293 x 275mm

As legend has it several Greek galleys arriving from Phocaea (Asia Minor) in search of trade opportunities made landfall in 600BC upon the shores of Lacydon Creek. That very day, the King of the native tribe inhabiting the area was to marry off his daughter, Gyptis, to a native suitor. It just so happens that Gyptis, upon their encounter, falls for Protis, leader of the Greek expedition, and their marriage marks the founding of Massilia, present-day Marseille.

Some 2,600 years later photographer John Mack takes to the streets of Lacydon Creek, -- now famously known as Marseille's Vieux Port -- a vibrant, rugged, port whose evolution over the course of time has stayed true to its founding legend of foreign immigrants posed with the task of confronting native identities. Though a latent, explosive energy runs through these streets, the famous "Marseillais" identity provides a fragile yet strong, common ground which simultaneously both fortifies and merges one identity and another- distant friends; close enemies.

Before being European, or French for that matter, Marseille is first Marseillais, and any visitor is indeed in "their house." Comprised of 100 black and white street photographs taken between 2011 and 2016, Mack's imagery challenges us to reflect upon our own identities and any inherent impediments they may pose in the merging with our native selves. "Who," asks Mack, "are YOU chez eux?"
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