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Books > Arts & Architecture > Photography & photographs
The American photographer Francesca Woodman (1958–1981) created a
body of fascinating photographic works in a few intense years
before her premature death. Her oeuvre has been the object of
numerous in-depth studies and major exhibitions in recent years,
and her photographs have inspired artists all over the world.
Woodman’s photographs explore gender, representation, sexuality
and body. Her production includes several self-portraits, using
herself and her friends as models. The figures are often placed
behind furniture and other interior elements; occasionally, the
images are blurred in such a way that their identity is hidden from
the viewer. The intimate nature of the subject matter is enhanced
by the small formats. Woodman worked in unusual settings such as
derelict buildings, using mirrors and glass to evoke surrealist and
occasionally claustrophobic moods. Moderna Museet will present some
hundred photographs by Francesca Woodman, with a selection from the
series and themes she explored. The exhibition is produced by
Moderna Museet in association with Betty and George Woodman and the
Estate of Francesca Woodman. Alongside this exhibition, Moderna
Museet will present a compilation of photography from the same
period from its collection, to show Francesca Woodman in context
and expand the perspective on her oeuvre to the public.
‘Look beyond the obvious. Street photography is what you make
it’. Craig Whitehead’s shots of the streets are unique – his
sense of colour, composition, storytelling and timing have earned
him a hugely dedicated following. But how does he consistently take
such special images, and what are the key creative takeaways to
bring to your own photography? Find Your Frame is Whitehead’s
personal how-to guide to a craft he has spent many years honing.
Across 20 short, sharp lessons, he reveals his secrets, his tips,
his creative approach, his sources of inspiration, and his way of
seeing, shooting and anticipating the streets. Illustrated
throughout with example images, and full of creative wisdom and
advice, this is the start of your journey toward better street
photography and a more creative way of visual thinking.
This early work by photographer James E Abbe is both expensive and
hard to find in its first edition. It contains photographs and a
travelogue of Abbe s journey through Russia to capture images of
Stalin and Russian life. This fascinating work is highly
recommended for anyone interested in the history of Russia and its
politics in the early twentieth century. Many of the earliest
books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are
now extremely scarce. We are republishing these classic works in
affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text
and artwork.
The cinematic tale of Harrison Marks' nudist feature "Naked As
Nature Intended, the iconic naturist film that brought us bare
breasts on Porthcurno beach, donkey-stroking in Clovelly and Pamela
Green in her birthday suit. Behind the scenes exclusives and never
before seen pictures.
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