Description

Short Description: Samgori – The Forgotten of the Market is a striking photobook by French photographer Olivier Jammes, who has lived in Tbilisi for many years. This deeply human and visually compelling work explores Samgori, an industrial district on the city’s edge, revealing its raw, often overlooked beauty.

Jammes captures the stark contrasts of the area – decay and vitality, struggle and resilience – through intimate portraits and street scenes. With a background in engineering, he brings a unique perspective to photography, uncovering hidden stories in the everyday lives of the elderly, displaced people, ethnic minorities, and others for whom the market is a lifeline.

This book is more than a visual record – it’s a tribute to survival, community, and quiet dignity in the face of adversity.

 

Number Of Pages: 98
Dimensions: 30 × 21 cm
Languages: Georgian & English
Year Published: 2019
Publisher: Cezanne Printing House
Cover: Hardcover

 

Artist Bio: Olivier Jammes is a French photographer and humanitarian who combines social engagement with documentary storytelling. His long-term project in Samgori reflects his deep commitment to giving voice to underrepresented communities through honest, empathetic visual narratives.