Friday, February 8, 2013

Where Do Superheros Go When They Grow Old?


Meet Frederika, photographer Sacha Goldberger’s anything but frail 93-year-old Hungarian grandmother. In his new book ‘Mamika My Mighty Little Grandmother’, Sacha unveils his muse in a series of hilarious and affectionate colour photographs taken over a three-year period.

Frederika, better known as Mamika (Hungarian for "my little grandmother") had retired in the late 80’s, but as the years went by found herself feeling lonely and depressed. In an effort to lift her spirits, Sacha, who is also her caregiver, came up with a brilliant idea: an outrageous photo-shoot with Frederika posing in colourful superhero costumes in less that superhero like situations.