Through the Crowd
A Selection of Images from The Fouad Debbas Collection
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The Fouad Debbas Collection Gallery, Level 1
American Colony
Washing of the feet ceremony, Jerusalem
Circa 1898-1914
Albumen print mounted on board
22 x 28 cm
The Fouad Debbas Collection / Sursock Museum
Installation view of “Through the Crowd.”
Photo: Christopher Baaklini. © Sursock Museum
Installation view of “Through the Crowd.”
Photo: Christopher Baaklini. © Sursock Museum
Installation view of “Through the Crowd.”
Photo: Christopher Baaklini. © Sursock Museum
Installation view of “Through the Crowd.”
Photo: Christopher Baaklini. © Sursock Museum
Installation view of “Through the Crowd.”
Photo: Christopher Baaklini. © Sursock Museum
Installation view of “Through the Crowd.”
Photo: Christopher Baaklini. © Sursock Museum
Installation view of “Through the Crowd.”
Photo: Christopher Baaklini. © Sursock Museum
Opening reception: Thursday 8 March from 18:00 to 21:00.
About the exhibition
When a crowd rushes to gather around a spectacle, the photographer stands ready.
The spectacle that unfolds – whether a street market scene, a religious procession, or historic event – results from an unrehearsed action, in contrast to group photography which, for its part, is orchestrated by the photographer.
In capturing crowds, the photographer utilizes what have become the guiding rules of photojournalism. He assumes the role of spectator, chooses a favorable vantage point, and releases the shutter upon the immediate action, eagerly capturing the haphazards of instantaneity.
Exhibition guide
Download the exhibition guide in Arabic, English, and French.