Muriel GUINGAND

2026

 

"Punk" is a collection of 33 portraits..

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The Punk Spirit: A Defiance That Transcends Time

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Do punks still exist today?

 

Yes, but the face of the movement has evolved profoundly since the explosion of the '70s. Far from being a frozen relic, punk has metamorphosed, branching out into a multitude of subgenres from post-punk and hardcore to skate punk and infusing itself into new alternative lifestyles.

 

The punk DNA hasn't disappeared: anti-authoritarianism, non-conformity, and the essential "Do-it-yourself"or "No Future" ethics remain. This organic culture continues to hit the streets through art, music, and vibrant local scenes across the globe. In France and beyond, legendary bands from the '90s stand alongside new generations of musicians to keep this creative fury alive.

 

In short, punk is not a buried fad, but a living, underground, and pluralistic culture. It is this indomitable current that continues to inspire rebels worldwide.

 

Through this book, Muriel Guingand went out to meet these modern faces. Here, she presents 33 portraits, each inhabited in its own unique way by the elusive punk spirit.