The oceans are the lifeblood of our planet, a source of wonder, beauty, and inspiration. In this breathtaking photo book, Chris Burkard, world-renowned outdoor photographer and explorer, takes us on a journey across the seven seas.
From the rugged shores of the North Atlantic to the tranquil waters of the tropics, Burkard's lens captures the stunning diversity and ever-changing beauty of the world's oceans. With each turn of the page, readers are transported to a different corner of the globe, immersing themselves in natural splendor.
But The Oceans is more than just a collection of stunning photographs. It's a call to action, a reminder of the urgent need to protect and preserve our fragile blue planet. Through his art, Burkard encourages us to see the oceans not just as a resource to be exploited, but as a source of wonder and inspiration that deserves our respect and stewardship. Dive into The Oceans and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the world's deep blue waters.
Floria Sigismondi is a world-renowned creator of film, music videos, and photography, whose compelling visual narratives have defined the cultural zeitgeist over the course of her 25-year career as a director and photographer. Her coveted eye incorporates the ethereal and the mysterious, the whimsical and the grotesque, always commanding profound aesthetic elements to illuminate a story. Floria's directing ranges from iconic music videos for David Bowie, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, Marilyn Manson, Pink, Muse, The White Stripes to episodes of hit series American Gods, The Handmaid's Tale and Daredevil. Her feature film credits include The Runaways starring Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning, and The Turning, with Mackenzie Davis, Finn Wolfhard and Brooklynn Prince. Eat the Sun is a star-studded kaleidoscope of Floria Sigismondi's top achievements, a provocative portfolio that highlights the powerful imagery that has made her one of the best in the industry.
The past did not happen in black and white. Discover people and places of the early 20th century through restored and enhanced imagery.
The Colors of Life transports readers to people and places of the early 20th century through the lens of color photography. This compilation showcases over 200 photographs enhanced by Stuart Humphryes capturing people from various cultural backgrounds in their everyday lives, at leisure, and at work. With the use of color photography, these individuals and their stories come to life in a way that black-and-white photos simply cannot match. The book reminds us that color has the power to evoke personal and shared emotions that resonate across time. The Colors of Life is a captivating journey into the past, allowing readers to see and experience history in a new and vibrant light.
The Prix Pictet is one of the photography prizes the most important in the world. It's the first photographic prize dedicated to the development sustainable. In addition to the exhibition of photographers in competition, the organizers of the Prix Pictet publish a book that presents the works of artists in the final. This special edition of 2022 is dedicated to women photographers who link sustainable development issues inequalities between men and women. This book presents the recent works of the 64 photographers who were shortlisted for the award.
IN SHORT :
• A selection of works from over 1200 women photographers nominated for the award Pictet between 2008 and 2021.
• Essays by photographers Graciela Iturbide and Sally Mann (2021 Award Winner), and Jan Dalley, arts and culture editor at the Financial Times • A preface written by Elif Aktug, founder of the Pictet Women's Network and responsible for the award Pictet and an introduction written by Isabelle von Ribbentrop, Executive Director of the prize.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR The book is co-edited by Fiona Shields, Head of photography at the Guardian.
The Pictet Group is a specialized banking group in wealth and asset management present in 19 countries. Founded in Geneva in 1805, the Bank Pictet has become one of the most important wealth management banks in Switzerland and is one of the main independent players asset management in Europe. (wikipedia) In 2008 the associates of the group created the prize Pictet to raise awareness of sustainable development by photography.
