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Welcome to Bhutan, the Himalayan kingdom where nature, spirituality, and traditions live in perfect harmony. Produced under the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck, Bhutan: Portrait of a Kingdom is the result of an exceptional photographic project. For a year, ten internationally renowned photographers traveled the country, each during a different season, to capture its true essence.
Bhutan through the seasons and through the eyes of others
From majestic landscapes to scenes of daily life, this beautiful book reveals a sensitive and authentic portrait of the kingdom. The powerful images are accompanied by texts by Matthieu Ricard and Pico Iyer, as well as exclusive photographs taken by His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, offering an intimate and timeless vision of Bhutan.
An exceptional work of art in the heart of the Himalayas
With over 300 beautifully illustrated pages, this book offers a rare immersion into one of the world’s best-preserved countries. Featuring the talent of iconic photographers such as Steve McCurry, Vincent Munier, Michael Yamashita, and Matthieu Ricard, Bhutan: Portrait of a Kingdom is much more than a book: it is a precious object, printed with the utmost care and bound in cloth, an invitation to contemplation and a journey to the heart of a mythical land.
Chien-Chi Chang explores alienation, connection, and freedom through his photography, working with vulnerable populations such as the Rohingya, North Korean refugees, and victims of the war in Ukraine.
Gueorgui Pinkhassov explores the beauty and details of everyday life through light and reflections, often flirting with abstraction.
Karma Dordji is a self-taught photographer captures Bhutanese nature and culture with patience and serenity, as shown in his exhibition Patience – Life at My Pace.
Matthieu Ricard, a Buddhist monk and photographer, offers an intimate view of Bhutan, Tibet, and Nepal, blending spirituality, humanity, and landscapes.
Melisa Teo explores the visible and invisible through her photography, blending influences from Paris and Singapore to create spiritual and inspiring visual narratives.
Michael Yamashita captures Asia and its explorers with sensitivity and passion, blending landscapes, daily life, and cultural ceremonies through his photographs.
Olivia Arthur explores self-perception and the connections between individuals. She shines a light on those whose place in the world is uncertain and works with various media, often film, to capture life at the crossroads of cultures.
Pico Iyer is a British writer and essayist of Indian descent, specializing in travel writing and cultural encounters. Based in Japan since 1992, he has written several major works, including The Paths of the Dalai Lama.
Raghu Rai, a member of Magnum since 1977, passionately documents India through striking photographic reports on society, politics, and culture.
Stéphan Gladieu explores identity and reality through portraiture, combining aesthetics and documentary rigor to create iconic and luminous images.
Steve McCurry is an icon of contemporary photography, famous for his portrait of the Afghan Girl and his unforgettable images from around the world.
Vincent Munier captures wildlife with a perspective inspired by minimalist art, reminding us that the Earth does not belong to us.
