Living on Coal

Bart Brouwer is a documentary photographer and filmmaker based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. His work explores the interconnectedness between social and environmental issues.

Chouara Tannery

The Chouara Tannery, located in the heart of Fes’ medieval medina, has operated since the city’s founding. Today, it is one of the city’s main tourist attractions.

View project

Pollution of a Lifeline

India’s Ganges River is arguably the holiest as well as one of the most polluted rivers in the world. A major part of the pollution is caused by tanneries that discharge their wastewater into the Ganges.

View project

Kushti: India's traditional mud wrestling

Mud wrestling, or Kushti, is an ancient sport practiced for centuries in India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Wrestlers train rigorously in early morning sessions, living a disciplined lifestyle that revolves around their gym, strict diet, and daily practice.

View project