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Jean-Baptiste Andre Godin (1817-88) together with the members of the first meeting
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Jean-Baptiste Andre Godin (1817-88) together with the members of the first meeting
CHT217634 Jean-Baptiste Andre Godin (1817-88) together with the members of the first meeting managing the Guise Familistery, 1885 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Godin entoure des membres du premier conseil de gerance du familistere de Guise; town located in Aisne Department; convert to and practitioner of Fourierism; socialist system of cooperation advocated by Charles Fourier (1773-1837); ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22658634
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Group Portrait Idealised Society Industrialist Manufacturer Phalanstere Phalanx Socialism Utopia Utopian Phalanstery
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This photograph captures a significant moment in history, showcasing Jean-Baptiste Andre Godin, a renowned French industrialist and practitioner of Fourierism. Taken in 1885 by an anonymous French photographer, this print showcases Godin alongside the members of the first meeting managing the Guise Familistery. The image transports us back to a time when utopian ideals were at their peak. The group portrait depicts both male and female figures standing together in the beautiful countryside surroundings of Aisne Department. They are united by their shared belief in socialism and cooperation, as advocated by Charles Fourier. Godin's vision for an idealized society is palpable through this photograph. As founder of the Familistery community, he sought to create a harmonious environment where individuals could live and work collectively towards common goals. This phalanstery or phalanstere was designed to foster equality, productivity, and social progress. The composition exudes a sense of camaraderie among its subjects - each face reflecting determination and hope for a better future. It serves as a testament to their dedication towards building an alternative model that challenged traditional societal norms. Preserved within private collections today, this remarkable piece offers us insight into an era marked by fervent idealism. Through photography's lens, we can witness these pioneers who dared to imagine new possibilities for humanity - forever immortalized as they stood on the precipice of change.
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