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Explore the captivating world of contemporary photography with *Anja Niemi: In Character*. This exquisite monograph is the definitive career retrospective of Anja Niemi, a remarkable talent celebrated for her unique contributions to conceptual self-portraiture. With a keen ability to blend narrative and visual artistry, Niemi is a pioneering photo-artist who operates solo, meticulously staging and acting out the characters that populate her stunning images.
In *In Character*, immerse yourself in a collection of over 100 original photographs, showcasing six compelling series that have defined Niemi's artistic journey. Her works engage viewers with complex narratives crafted through evocative costumes and striking mise-en-scčne. From the enchanting 'Darlene & Me', where she reinterprets the classic Hitchcock blonde in a surreal Lynchian backdrop, to 'She Could Have Been A Cowboy', which poignantly critiques societal conformity, each piece offers a profound visual experience.
This beautifully designed monograph, published by Thames and Hudson Ltd in 2019, combines rich imagery with insightful essays, including a discussion by renowned curator Max Houghton. Whether you are a longtime admirer of Niemi's work or discovering her for the first time, *Anja Niemi: In Character* is an essential addition to any photography lover's collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780500545119. Year: 2019. Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd. Pages: 240.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780500545119
Year: 2019
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Pages: 240
Description:
Anja Niemi: In Character is the first career retrospective/monograph by one of the most exciting talents working in contemporary photography, whose work has emerged as a distinctive force within the venerable tradition of conceptual self-portraiture.
A photo-artist who works alone - photographing, staging and acting out the characters in all of her images - Niemi is a constant presence, in character, in her work, developing complex, nuanced narratives through evocative costume and styling, her characters framed and formed within meticulously staged mise-en-scène. In her bewitching 'Darlene & Me' series, for example, she reconfigures the concept of the Hitchcock blonde within a pristine Lynchian landscape for her own visual pleasure - and ours - while in 'She Could Have Been A Cowboy' she turns the lens to a life lived under the constraints of conformity.
Anja Niemi is now at the 'breakout moment' in her career, having had exhibitions in Amsterdam, London, New York, Oslo and Paris, and with her first museum retrospective show opening at Fotografiska Museum in Stockholm in February 2019. With over 100 photographs organized into the six series that have marked Niemi's career to date, supported by an essay and interview by Max Houghton, Anja Niemi: In Character is the perfect introduction for those encountering Niemi's work for the first time, and a comprehensive retrospective of her career to date for her long-time followers.
In *In Character*, immerse yourself in a collection of over 100 original photographs, showcasing six compelling series that have defined Niemi's artistic journey. Her works engage viewers with complex narratives crafted through evocative costumes and striking mise-en-scčne. From the enchanting 'Darlene & Me', where she reinterprets the classic Hitchcock blonde in a surreal Lynchian backdrop, to 'She Could Have Been A Cowboy', which poignantly critiques societal conformity, each piece offers a profound visual experience.
This beautifully designed monograph, published by Thames and Hudson Ltd in 2019, combines rich imagery with insightful essays, including a discussion by renowned curator Max Houghton. Whether you are a longtime admirer of Niemi's work or discovering her for the first time, *Anja Niemi: In Character* is an essential addition to any photography lover's collection.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780500545119. Year: 2019. Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd. Pages: 240.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780500545119
Year: 2019
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Pages: 240
Description:
Anja Niemi: In Character is the first career retrospective/monograph by one of the most exciting talents working in contemporary photography, whose work has emerged as a distinctive force within the venerable tradition of conceptual self-portraiture.
A photo-artist who works alone - photographing, staging and acting out the characters in all of her images - Niemi is a constant presence, in character, in her work, developing complex, nuanced narratives through evocative costume and styling, her characters framed and formed within meticulously staged mise-en-scène. In her bewitching 'Darlene & Me' series, for example, she reconfigures the concept of the Hitchcock blonde within a pristine Lynchian landscape for her own visual pleasure - and ours - while in 'She Could Have Been A Cowboy' she turns the lens to a life lived under the constraints of conformity.
Anja Niemi is now at the 'breakout moment' in her career, having had exhibitions in Amsterdam, London, New York, Oslo and Paris, and with her first museum retrospective show opening at Fotografiska Museum in Stockholm in February 2019. With over 100 photographs organized into the six series that have marked Niemi's career to date, supported by an essay and interview by Max Houghton, Anja Niemi: In Character is the perfect introduction for those encountering Niemi's work for the first time, and a comprehensive retrospective of her career to date for her long-time followers.