Hassan's photographs, interwoven with those of his father's, probe the depths of the mental illness that led to his father's suicide
Published with Ediciones Posibles, Fundación Photographic Social Vision, and PHREE.
In Our Hidden Room, Egyptian photographer Mohamed Hassan (born 1984) tells the fragmented story of a complex yet loving relationship between himself and his father, a photographer with bipolar disorder who was obsessed with a small, dark room hidden in the family home.
PRAISE AND REVIEWS
Collector Daily
Olga Yatskevich
The book stands out for its sincerity and vulnerability. While it aligns with a growing trend of autobiographical and confessional photobooks, it maintains a distinct voice and visual language. The use of archival material, the focus on mental health, and the exploration of diasporic identity all contribute to its relevance and urgency.
FORMAT: Pbk, 8.5 x 10.25 in. / 126 pgs / 33 color / 37 duotone / 37 b&w. LIST PRICE: U.S. $45.00 LIST PRICE: CANADA $63 GBP £40.00 ISBN: 9788410290174 PUBLISHER: RM AVAILABLE: 9/9/2025 DISTRIBUTION: D.A.P. RETAILER DISC: TRADE PUBLISHING STATUS: Active AVAILABILITY: Not available TERRITORY: NA UK incl IE
Hassan's photographs, interwoven with those of his father's, probe the depths of the mental illness that led to his father's suicide
Published with Ediciones Posibles, Fundación Photographic Social Vision, and PHREE.
In Our Hidden Room, Egyptian photographer Mohamed Hassan (born 1984) tells the fragmented story of a complex yet loving relationship between himself and his father, a photographer with bipolar disorder who was obsessed with a small, dark room hidden in the family home.
