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- ISBN 9782490952625
- Dimensions: 240 x 340mm
- Publication Date: 06 Oct 2026
- Publisher: Hemeria
- Publication City/Country: FR
- Product Form: Hardback
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“Armelle Martignoni’s camera is never used to impress, shock, or embellish reality. It is used to connect, to raise awareness, and to contribute to causes that matter. Her vision is honest, showing unfiltered respect for the people she meets and the stories they carry. Through her work, she reminds us that compassion is not a luxury but a responsibility. Each frame quietly insists that we, too, share in the duty to look, care, and act.” —Steve McCurry, from the foreword
An ode to the human connection that emerges we stop to listen and care, opening our eyes, minds, and hearts to others across the world.
One World is a poetic and humanist monograph exploring the richness of life and the common thread that connects people across cultures and continents. Through authentic, intuitive portraiture and thoughtful narrative, this photo book reflects on shared experiences, dignity, and resilience, while highlighting the work of local organizations and change-makers striving to improve lives around the world. Featuring a foreword by Steve McCurry, One World takes us on journey across South and Southeast Asia, Maghreb, the Middle East, and East Africa, documenting the shared spirit that connects us all and endures despite despair, harsh conditions, and inequalities in healthcare, education, and environmental security.
One World is an invitation to listen, care, and engage with the broader human story in celebration of our differences and the compassion that unites us. A portion of the book’s proceeds supports the dedicated initiatives and NGOs featured within its pages.
Armelle Martignoni Caumont Caimi is a Paris-born, Swiss visual artist and storyteller whose work builds bridges between photography and humanitarian engagement. Driven by curiosity, empathy, and a deep love for travel, she seeks fleeting moments of everyday life and the profound human connections that bind us across cultures, capturing moments of recognition and connection in her portraiture. Her philanthropic impulse emerged early in life through personal experience, shaping her belief that art can illuminate unseen struggles and advocate for dignity, equality, and shared humanity. In her work, photography becomes a vehicle for humanitarian efforts and change-making. Martignoni Caumont Caimi lives in Monaco with her husband and shares her passion for travel and humanitarianism with her two children.
Steve McCurry is one of the world’s most iconic contemporary photographers. Spanning conflicts, vanishing cultures, ancient traditions, and contemporary culture, his body of work invites us to reflect on true human beauty. Perhaps best known for his photo Afghan Girl, whose searing green eyes have gazed out of numerous National Geographic magazine covers, McCurry is also the founder of the charitable foundation ImagineAsia. His decades-long career has earned him recognitions such as the Robert Capa Gold Medal, the Centenary Medal for Lifetime Achievement from the Royal Photographic Society in London, and induction into the International Photography Hall of Fame. When he isn't traveling, McCurry calls his native Philadelphia home.