Postcard from Robert Polidori: Yemen, 1996

In 1996, the photographer Robert Polidori travelled to Yemen on assignment from French Geo, photographing hydrological systems, dams, and canals in the area between Sanaa and the coastal city of Al Mukallah. This trip left a lasting imprint on Robert, who has a remarkable eye for architecture. I visited Robert’s studio the other day to comb through his vast archive of photographs from these travels. Here’s a selection, with some words from the photographer.