David Katzenstein

The photographs collected here represent David Katzenstein’s lifelong artistic journey as a visual chronicler of humanity. Traveling to many parts of the world, he experienced other cultures and peoples firsthand. The photographs presented here were drawn from a much larger body of work, with the hope of creating a journey through journeys for the viewer.Katzenstein’s travels took him to thirty-seven countries over forty-nine years. What started as a way to combine his two passions—photography and travel—has grown into a visual chronicle of humanity. Steeped in the tradition of documentary photography, Katzenstein imbues his work with immediacy, emotional engagement, and a deep respect for his subjects. He takes the viewer with him on his journeys, sharing public and private moments first-hand.

Piles of Inspiration Everywhere explores the physical space where renowned artist Barkley Hendricks worked and lived. A collaboration between photographer David Katzenstein and Susan Hendricks, this book invites readers into the space Barkely and Susan shared for 35 years, offering readers a bold, detailed study of the artist’s life. The publication takes the reader on a journey into the otherwise publicly inaccessible home and studio of US artist Barkley L. Hendricks, showcasing the environment that both inspired and energised him by means of large double-page spread illustrations. Writings from the artist’s own journals, published alongside the stunning photographs of his personal surroundings, ultimately offer an unprecedented look into this groundbreaking artist’s life and creative process.