The first monograph of the work of Iraqi photographer Latif Al Ani has won the Historical Book Award at Les Rencontres d’Arles 2017, from a shortlist of 15 books. The award was announced at a ceremony last night attended by contributor and Chair of the Ruya Foundation, Tamara Chalabi. Latif Al Ani (b. 1932, Baghdad) is known as…

The first monograph of Latif Al Ani’s work is shortlisted for the Historical Book Award at the major annual photography festival Les Rencontres d’Arles. The book was commissioned and edited by the Ruya Foundation, and published by Hatje Cantz in May 2017. Latif Al Ani (b. 1932, Baghdad) is known as the founding father of…