This book and the photographs show an outstanding art project by Lois Lammerhuber
dedicated by the Republic of Austria to the UNESCO as a treasury of art.
The headquarters of UNESCO in Paris house the largest art collection of the United
Nations. This UNESCO collection was neither planned nor curated by anyone. It came about
through gifts from artists, representatives of the member states, visitors and
personalities who wanted to support UNESCO’s aims in this way. The collection is global
and, unencumbered by any thematic constraints, includes all kinds of styles and forms of
expression.This wide range reflects UNESCO’s philosophy of “Building a Culture of Peace”
perfectly.
The Republic of Austria appreciates the UNESCO collection as an extraordinary art
treasure. By means of a very special art project, Austria lets all member states share in
the UNESCO collection. The photographs unite the items of this art collection in a virtual
exhibition. „With the greatest respect for the creative geniuses behind these works of
art, I have tried in this project to add a new interpretative facet to these masterpieces
in my visual language“, says Lois Lammerhuber.
The Republic of Austria dedicated the book to the UNESCO as a treasury of art. It was
presented to each member state as a work of art showcasing an art collection that they
co-founded. In this way, the UNESCO collection becomes the national property of each
member state.
Edition Lammerhuber has specialized in the creation of quality reference books with a distinctive visual look focusing on photography. It was founded 12 years ago by Silvia and Lois Lammerhuber, who was named three times best reportage photographer, is a member of the Art Directors Club New York, received the Republic of Austria’s Cross of Honour, First Class, for Science and Art and is since 2018 director of Festival La Gacilly-Baden Photo. Edition Lammerhuber was voted three times Europe’s best photo book editor by the Federation of European Professional Photographers.
Awards Graphis Photo Award, USA;
International Photojournalism Award, Schwitzerland;
Art Book Award, Vienna;
German Photo Book Award;
Golden Pixel Award, Austria;
printissimo|emballissimo,
Austria; Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, Paris;
Golden Society Medal of the PHG Photographic Society, Austria;
Lucie IPA International Photography Awards USA;
Austrian Event Award;
Science Books of the Year Award, Germany;
German Garden Book Award;
FEP European Photo Book of the Year Award;
Best Publisher, Belgium;
Alfred Fried Photography Award, Vienna;
One Eyeland Awards, India;
POYi Pictures of the Year International, Finalist, USA;
Republic of Austria’s Cross of Honour, First Class, for Science and Art;
American Photography, Book Award, USA;
Youth non-fiction book Award, Germany;
Art Director´s Club, Annual Awards for Art, Book Award, USA;
PDN, Photo District News, Book Award, USA;
Communication Arts Photography Annual, Book Award, USA;
Photo District News' Photo Annual, Best Photo Books of the year, USA;
PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris;
LEAD Award;
POY Latam;
MIFA Moscow International Foto Awards, Russia;
Il Reportage, Photojournalism Award;
AI-AP-Latin American fotografia 5;
Visa d´or Award;
Siena International Photography Awards, Italy;
The 12th Days Japan International Photojournalism Awards;
ICOM Independent Comic Award, Germany;
Rudolph Dirk Awards, Germany;
London Business School Photography Award;
