What being on death row means
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"It’s a Generation Thing in America" by prisoner Kevin Cooper is about the different generations of black men that have been in prison. Copyright 2015, Martin Cohen Photography -
"The Last Mile" by inmate Kenneth Reams refers to the perceived distance that a condemned prisoner must walk from his cell to the death chamber on the day of his execution. Copyright 2015, Martin Cohen Photography -
"Blue Cell" by San Quentin State Prison inmate Amando Macias touches on the subject of isolation in prison. Copyright 2015, Martin Cohen Photography -
In "Reality Solitary Confinement" by inmate Karl Roberts, the silhouette symbolises an empty life in confinement. Copyright 2015, Martin Cohen Photography -
Self-taught artist Ndume Olatushani spent 20 years on death row before being released as a result of new evidence. Copyright 2015, Martin Cohen Photography -
Inmate Abel Ochoa's work deals with solitary confinement and the important role of religion in his life now. Copyright 2015, Martin Cohen Photography -
"How to Lose a Year in Four Easy Steps" is prisoner Gary Cone's portrayal of the extra year of solitary confinement he received for brewing alcohol in his cell. Copyright 2015, Martin Cohen Photography
For their project 'Windows on Death Row' cartoonist Patrick Chappatte and journalist Anne-Frédérique Widmann worked with prisoners to help them express how it feels to be on death row.
This content was published on April 11, 2016 - 11:05- Deutsch Zwei zum Tode Verurteilte malen ihre Isolation
- Español Condenados a muerte y aislados
- Português Condenados à morte pintam o isolamento
- 中文 死刑犯用画笔梳理孤寂
- Français Des condamnés à mort peignent leur isolement
- عربي محكومون بالإعدام يصوّرون حياتهم في العزلة
- Pусский Приговоренные к смерти рисуют свою жизнь
- 日本語 死刑囚 心の中を絵に描く
They visited maximum security prisons in four US states, met and established relationships with dozens of inmates, and organized an art workshop on death row.
The exhibition will have its international premier in Switzerland and shown in Geneva (until April 30, 2016) and Morges (util May 8, 2016).
(Images: Martin Cohen photography)
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