Human Being 

Achraf Baznani, born in 1979, asks us to contemplate the self in this photograph, "Human Being." It's a surreal composition, typical of Baznani, showing a giant man peering through a magnifying glass at a tiny figure standing on what appears to be a fingerprint. Baznani's work often delves into the dreamlike and the absurd, inviting us to question our perceptions of reality. In the context of identity, this piece raises questions about how we see ourselves and how others see us. Are we the giant, scrutinizing our own existence, or are we the tiny figure, vulnerable and exposed to the gaze of others? The fingerprint as a backdrop suggests the uniqueness of the individual, yet the figure seems lost and dwarfed by the scale of the print. This juxtaposition speaks to the tension between our individual identities and the larger societal forces that shape and define us. It's a poignant reflection on the human condition, inviting us to consider our place in the world and the ways in which we are both unique and interconnected.