Daniel Hjorth's photobook Leben from 2023, published by Kulør, offers an intimate portrait of the urban landscapes of Copenhagen - a city shaped by constant physical and social transformation through urban development, where sense of belonging is continuously challenged.
Through his photographs, Hjorth captures both the beauty and fragility of a city in flux, where spaces and narratives are in constant negotiation.
By portraying the city's shifting landscapes and the fleeting moments of everyday existence, Leben becomes a visual reflection on urbanization and dispossession. The book evokes the emotional and structural consequences of these processes, offering an exploration on what is lost in the name of progress.
