Introduction

Maximilien Bruggmann is one of Switzerland’s greatest photographers. During half a century he has traveled the world to document stories and illustrate about sixty beautiful books. He has managed to capture on film – as though in passing – pictures of haunting humanity as well as photos that give us glimpses into eternity. He has often traveled to the most remote areas of the Sahara to visit his nomad friends ...

Egypt

Among the most famous sights of ancient Egypt are the Valley of the Kings, the Sphinx and, of course, the dead mask of the young Pharaoh Tutankhamun.

North America

National parks and first peoples in North America.

Latin America

Indios in South America and Machu Picchu, the Sanctuary of the Incas.

Sahara

Sahara: Desert, life and rock art

Deserts

The silence in the desert

Cowboys & Rodeos

Rodeos in America include Saddle Bronc Riding (horseback riding with saddles) and bull riding.

Gauchos

The cowboy is called Gaucho in South America.

Around the Mediterranean

Southern France, Corsica and Morocco are in the Mediterranean.

Spice Route

Asia and Europe unite through the Spice Route

Faces of the world

The world in different faces

Impressions of the exhibition