Ever since the Hells Angels MC Luxembourg was founded in 2007, photographer Petra Arnold has accompanied the members of the infamous motorcycle club and documented insights to a world that generally remains hidden to outsiders. Her work focuses not on scandal, but on the daily lives and rituals of the all male club. The photographic encounter is always fearless and unprejudiced. Thus, she travels with them to Albania, Turkey, to an anniversary party in Curacao, photographs a funeral in London and at induction ceremonies. Whether at barbeques, at strip shows, or sunbathing on a deck Arnold is always close to the action. All together, the portraits, heavy motorcycles, atmosphere, symbols, and tattoos, all photographed analog and predominantly in black and white, draw a picture beyond the cliches. The artist manages to capture moments that come very close to the early myth of the Hells Angels.

Photographer(s): Petra Arnold
Foreword by: Jorn Jonke Nielsen