Camo, de Thandiwe Muriu, est la première publication à faire la chronique du travail de cette artiste internationale, rendant hommage aux portraits vibrants qu'elle crée et qui combinent textiles culturels et idéologies de la beauté. Muriu nous emmène dans un voyage coloré et réfléchi à travers son univers de femme vivant dans le Kenya moderne, tout en réinterprétant le portrait africain contemporain. Seule femme à travailler dans le secteur de la photographie publicitaire au Kenya, dominé par les hommes, Thandiwe Muriu a été confrontée à plusieurs reprises à des questions relatives au rôle des femmes dans la société, à la place de la tradition et à sa propre perception d'elle- même. Ces expériences ont inspiré son projet personnel de réflexion culturelle : la série Camo. Camo a été le catalyseur qui l'a poussée à repousser les limites de sa photographie, l'entraînant dans un voyage artistique profondément personnel. Les photographies fascinantes et saturées de cette collection abordent les questions liées à l'identité tout en cherchant à redéfinir l'autonomisation des femmes à travers le choix des matériaux utilisés par Muriu. Ces images construites ne sont pas des manipulations numériques mais des décors physiques qui intègrent des textiles africains en wax d'Ankara comme toile de fond, ainsi que des vêtements et des coiffes sur mesure. Au premier plan de sa pratique se trouve l'utilisation de textiles pour faire disparaître ses sujets et servir de toile de réflexion sur la question de l'identité et de son évolution au fil du temps. Muriu ré-imagine également des objets communs associés à la vie quotidienne des Kényans pour en faire des accessoires audacieux portés par ses sujets. Ces objets vont des épingles à cheveux aux bobines anti-moustiques qu'elle a utilisées dans son enfance. Au Kenya, un objet peut avoir de multiples usages au-delà de sa fonction première ; comme l'explique Muriu, "quand on a peu de choses, on les transforme et on les réutilise". Tout au long du livre, chaque image est associée à un proverbe africain inspirant, en anglais et en swahili, exprimant la sagesse recueillie par des générations qui continuent d'être une source d'inspiration. Des proverbes tels que "Avec une petite graine d'imagination, on peut faire pousser un champ d'espoir" traduisent l'esprit stimulant du travail de Muriu, qui renforce l'autonomie des femmes, préserve les traditions et célèbre la beauté et la culture africaines. Livre d'art visuellement époustouflant et document culturel de référence, Camo est un trésor à collectionner, le premier livre à présenter le travail d'une étoile montante dans le monde de la photographie et de l'art.
Edward Weston is a collection of 125 photographs from the renowned fine art photographer Edward Weston (1886-1958). This comprehensive monograph features the artist''s iconic and classic still lifes, nudes, and landscapes.
The book also features 125 written excerpts from Weston''s daybooks that chronicle his life and travels.
- Edward Weston is considered one of the most preeminent and influential 20th century photographers.
- His black-and-white photographs are part of museum collections around the world.
Bound in a high-quality linen cloth with Edward Weston''s seminal nude image from 1936 on the cover, this book is a beautifully designed tribute to one of photography''s most significant creators.
- The perfect gift for art and photographer lovers, museum buffs, black-and-while film fans, and anyone who appreciates art history - An ideal coffee table book and a welcome addition to any emerging or extensive art book collection - Great for those who loved Edward Weston: The Flame of Recognition by Edward Weston, Ansel Adams: 400 Photographs by Ansel Adams, and Group f.64: Edward Weston, Ansel Adams, Imogen Cunningham, and the Community of Artists Who Revolutionized American by Mary Street Alinder
Discover the magical world of the honeybee with this deluxe book, featuring 70 stunning images shot with ultraviolet technology. A comprehensive look into the amazing science of bees, this book collects mesmerizing ultraviolet-induced visible fluorescence (UVIVF) photography of flowers and nature and offers fascinating research that explores every aspect of our relationship with honeybees. Learn about the history of beekeeping, current environmental impacts affecting bees, and the rise of bee products in medical and wellness spaces. As you travel through the world of bees, you''ll discover a diverse range of flora showcased in a whole new light through the ultraviolet spectrum, from orchids and anemones to manuka and cactus blossoms. A gorgeous gift for environmentalists and photography fans alike, this in-depth book invites us to reimagine the world from a bee''s point of view and better understand its importance to the future of all life on earth. PHENOMENAL NATURE IMAGERY: Craig P. Burrows has been specializing in UVIVF photography for nearly a decade, and this book includes 70 incredible photos taken using this innovative technique. Burrow''s luminescent images capture the magic of nature and showcase flowers glowing in otherworldly blues and teals, simulating how bees and other pollinators become attracted to the plants. GET THE BUZZ ABOUT BEES: In addition to the incredible UV photography, this book features engaging illustrations and infographics, archival and historical images, and original interviews with over forty of the world''s leading experts on bees and bee products. Organized into three distinct sections on bee ecosystems, bee products and cultivation, and modern medical and wellness advances tied to bees, this in-depth book illuminates the extraordinary role the honeybee has played throughout history and will answer questions you didn''t even know you had. SUSTAINABILITY GIFT BOOK: This deluxe photobook is a great gift for nature lovers, bee and beekeeping enthusiasts, and anyone who cares about environmental conservation and preservation. Add it to the shelf with books like the National Geographic Photo Ark series by Joel Sartore and DK''s The Bee Book . Perfect for:- Bee, insect, and bug enthusiasts - Nature lovers and environmental activists - Flower and nature photography lovers - People interested in learning about bee products used in medicine, wellness, and skincare - People interested in UVIVF technology and innovative photography techniques - Fans of nature documentaries like David Attenborough''s Life In Color series - Fans of Craig P. Burrows''s research and photography
In the 1970s, photographer Hugh Holland masterfully captured the burgeoning culture of skateboarding against a sometimes harsh but always sunny Southern California landscape. This never-before-published collection showcases his black-and-white photographs that document young skateboarders sidewalk surfing off Mulholland Drive in concrete drainage ditches and empty swimming pools in a drought-ridden Southern California. From suburban backyard haunts to the asphalt streets that connected them, this was the place that inspired the legendary Dogtown and Z-Boys skateboarders. With their requisite bleached-blond hair, tanned bodies, tube socks and Vans, these young outsiders evoke the sometimes reckless but always exhilarating origins of skateboarding lifestyle and culture.
''JR''s colossal photographic mural, The Chronicles of San Francisco, is an exuberant celebration of democracy in an age when it could not be more needed or welcome... Humanity, in all its lovely messiness, is palpable.'' - Armistead Maupin, author of Tales of the City World renowned artist, TED Prize winner, Oscar nominee, and one of Time''s 100 most influential people of 2018, JR is a contemporary art superstar.
In 2018, he brought his legendary photo truck to San Francisco. More than 1,000 citizens posed for his camera and told their stories, and JR compiled their portraits into an astounding photographic mural, a portrait of the city. To be installed at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, it is the latest of his ground-breaking and deeply compelling art projects. This rich volume features all the individual portraits and selected stories alongside behind-the-scenes photos, a foreword by Neal Benezra, and an introduction by JR. A removable poster showcases the entire mural. For JR''s legions of fans and anyone who loves or lives in San Francisco, this book reveals art and urban community from a new angle.
The year 1972 brought together two legends of rock ''n'' roll at the peaks of their careers: Jim Marshall and the Rolling Stones. Selected by LIFE magazine to photograph the Stones'' EXILE ON MAIN ST. tour, Marshall had a week of unlimited access. The results are his now-iconic images of the band, onstage in their full glory and backstage in moments of unguarded camaraderie. Marshall''s ability to capture the essential spirit of an artist and the transformative power of music is matched only by the Stones'' larger-than-life energy. Fifty years after these photographs were taken, they retain the power to thrill and inspire.
This definitive edition presents the images as they were meant to be seen: at a larger size and in the rich, high-contrast tones Marshall favored. The original content is enhanced with never-before-seen proof sheets and two new essays by photographer and film director Anton Corbijn and Nikki Sixx of Motley Crue. This is the ultimate, immersive experience of one of the greatest moments in music history.
Pablo Picasso andy Warhol, Frida Kahlo . . . so many great artists have shared one very special love: the companionship of cats. Gathered here for the first time are behind-thescenes stories of more than 50 famous artists and their feline friends.
From Salvador Dali''s pet ocelot Babou to John Lennon and Yoko Ono''s menagerie of cats, including Salt (who was black) and Pepper (who was white), Artists and Their Cats captures these endearing friendships in charming photographs and engaging text and reveals what creative souls and the animals best known for their independent spirits have in common.
In this clever compilation, art aficionados will discover a softer side of their favourite artists and cat lovers will enjoy a whole new way to celebrate their favourite furry friends.
Polaroid Now celebrates new work created by contemporary artists working with Polaroid cameras and film today, and discusses the history, and evolution of the first instant imaging camera system that became a household name.
This curated selection of images is diverse aesthetically and geographically, and embraces the world-wide community of Polaroid artists. The book celebrates the unique, one-of-a-kind, and instantly gratifying qualities of Polaroid imagery. Additionally, Polaroid photographs by renowned luminaries such as Andy Warhol, David Hockney, and Chuck Close are included, as well a section on the 20x24 Polaroid camera.
* The cover of the book features a design that is reminiscent of the vintage Polaroid Colorpack Film boxes.
* The book features over 200 photographic images that explore the inherent beauty and possibilities of Polaroid film, as created by Polaroid artists from around the world.
* An index features popular Polaroid cameras that are still available and used today.
This officially licensed partnership with this world-renowned brand is the most comprehensive book published on Polaroid, and includes an essay by Polaroid's CEO Oskar Smolokowski.
World renowned artist, TED Prize winner, Oscar nominee, and one of Time''s 100 most influential people of 2018, JR is a contemporary art superstar.
In 2018, JR brought his mobile photo studio to New York City. Over one thousand New Yorkers posed for the camera and told their stories, and JR compiled their portraits into an astounding photographic mural-a portrait of the city-for the Brooklyn Museum.
JR: The Chronicles of New York City features both the final mural and every individual photo, as well as a selection of compelling stories and a behind-the-scenes look at how this incredible work was made.
The Chronicles series aims to capture the essence of iconic cities in words and images Includes a removable poster that showcases the entire mural Features a foreword by Darren Walker and an artist''s statement The groundbreaking artist first began his Chronicles series in a suburb of his native Paris and expanded upon the project in San Francisco and New York.
For JR''s legions of fans and anyone who loves or lives in New York, this book reveals art and urban community from a new angle.
A perfect gift for fans of JR, anyone who loves New York City, photographers both established and aspiring, as well as lovers of contemporary art, black-and-white photography, and site-specific art projects Beautiful on the coffee table or in a photo book collection Great for fans of Humans of New York: Stories by Brandon Stanton, New York by Serge Ramelli, and Banksy: You Are an Acceptable Level of Threat and If You Were Not You Would Know About It by Patrick Potter and Gary Shove
This inspiring book tells the story of a photographer''s journey to find the mysterious black leopard.
There are few creatures as gorgeous and elusive as the black leopard. In Africa, these magnificent cats are so rare as to be the stuff of legend. Will Burrard-Lucas''s love for leopards began during his childhood in Tanzania and propelled him into a career as a wildlife photographer. In his quest to create intimate portraits of animals, he developed innovative technology, including a remotely controlled camera buggy and a high quality camera trap system for photographing nocturnal creatures. Then, one day in 2018, he heard about sightings of a young African black leopard in Kenya and with the help of people from the local community, he succeeded in capturing a series of high-quality photographs of the elusive cat. In this compelling and visually stunning book, Burrard-Lucas tells his story of creativity, entrepreneurship, and passion for wild animals, alongside awe-inspiring images of lions, elephants, and the black leopard itself.
- STAR WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER: Will Burrard-Lucas''s passion for nature and expertise in camera technology have earned him coverage from NPR, The New York Times , and the BBC-and over 1 million fans enjoy his breathtaking work online.
- NATURE''S HIDDEN WONDERS: Black leopards are individual animals in whom a gene mutation results in excess melanin and an elegant black coat. Most are found in Southeast Asia, where lush vegetation offers them camouflage. In the semiarid shrub lands of Africa, black leopards are extraordinarily rare. Burrard-Lucas''s images-showing these beautiful creatures prowling their territory under cover of night-are vivid reminders of nature''s hidden wonders.
- INCREDIBLE STORY: This is an adventure story that takes place in remote and wild corners of Africa. It reveals Burrard-Lucas''s devotion, vision, and innovation that led to him capturing photos that are not only incredibly rare, but also breathtakingly beautiful.
Perfect for:
- Aspiring and professional photographers - Photography buffs - Nature and animal lovers - Big cat enthusiasts - Conservationists - National Geographic readers - Fans of memoir and adventure stories - Travelers to Eastern and Southern Africa
"A pair of scarlet-rimmed coffee cups, two glasses of Bordeaux, light glowing rosily from a street lamp, a bouquet of bright red flowers--Nichole Robertson's follow-up to the beloved Paris in Color captures the hidden corners and secret moments that makeParis the most romantic city in the world. A love letter in rouge to the City of Light, Paris in Love is the perfect valentine for anyone who adores Paris!"--
Alaska Thunderfuck spills the tea on her meteoric rise from timid Pennsylvania kid to drag superstar in this intimate photographic memoir that will appeal to diehard Alaska admirers and broader drag fans alike.
Before RuPaul's Drag Race became a worldwide phenomenon, Drag was mostly an underground art form, performed by the daring and the quick-witted, with maximum energy and a minimal budget. This is the story of one of the galaxy's greatest queens, Alaska Thunderfuck 5000, as she transforms from wearing dresses made of trash bags because she has to, to wearing dresses made of trash bags because she wants to. Finally coming clean on her home planet (earth), this dishy, visual memoir tells the stories that shaped Alaska into an All Star: from prom king to the House of Haunt, to the very public breakup that almost destroyed her. Intimate and alluring with exclusive photography throughout, and illustrations by the author, My Name's Yours, What's Alaska? is the ultimate backstage pass.
UNIQUE & PERSONAL: Chronicling Alaska's journey from small-town kid to drag superstar, this memoir stands out for its emotional resonance, distinct humor, and unapologetic realness. Filled with compelling personal stories told in Alaska's unique voice, it gives fans an exclusive look at Justin Honard the person, not just Alaska Thunderfuck the drag queen.
LGBTQIA+ REPRESENTATION: LGBTQIA+ consumers will see their experiences and passions reflected in Alaska's authenticity and openness about her childhood struggles, and will be excited by a drag memoir that celebrates the whole story of queerness, not just the sassy, shady highlights.
GREAT GIFT FOR FANS OF RUPAUL'S DRAG RACE: Behind the scenes stories of Alaska's journey to RuPaul's Drag Race fame, alongside full-color photography of Alaska's iconic trash-glam looks throughout her career, will deliver the exclusive content fans crave.
Perfect for:
* Diehard drag fans.
* Fans of Alaska Thunderfuck, RuPaul, Michelle Visage, Trixie Mattel, Bianca del Rio, Sharon Needles, Magnus Hastings, Cherri Baum, Veruca, and more.
* RuPaul's Drag Race enthusiasts who want to deep dive into a famous queen's rise to stardom.
Joy! This universal human emotion soothes the soul and lifts the spirit, even in troubled times. From a child''s laughter to a grandmother''s smile, each photograph in this handy hardcover book captures a moment of pure, unadulterated happiness. Precious instants, perfect for sharing with a new parent, a graduate, a loved one, or a friend in need of a pick-me-up, are gathered here. Because, after all, smiles are contagious!
