Roger Ballen Photography

02/06/2026

26/05/2026

Join me at 12h00 on Thursday 28th May for the premiere of my short film Spirits and Spaces based on the book of the same name. Hosted by the Daily Maverick⁠
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Register here: https://events.dailymaverick.co.za/events/2026/05/28/spirits-and-spaces-film-premiere-conversation-with-roger-ballen-gabriella-blumberg

16/05/2026

Ripped, 2020
Can you ever know what goes on in the mind of an animal.
Am giving talks today at the Franshoek Literary Festival on my latest publication Spirits and Spaces. Thank you for your kind hospitality and support

12/05/2026

Working on my drawing Polaroids. Linking drawing with photography. A new chapter in my long career. For more information

08/05/2026

Raiders, 2021
The wall is there, will always be there.
From my latest Thames and Hudson publication Spirits and Spaces
Introduction by in collaboration with

06/05/2026

Opponents, 2018
Who will win?

01/05/2026

Bent Back 2003
Happy Workers Day.
When I was young work meant something physical using one's body and muscles. Now for many of us it means sitting in front of a computer screen or phone.

22/04/2026

Scrap Metal Holding Globe 1999
What happened to the God Atlas who held our earth high and mighty.
I wish our poor poor Earth a Happy Day.

11/04/2026

On my 76th birthday.
Great photo by taken in Venice Italy