Description
Discover the captivating world of 'Asylum of the Birds' by renowned photographer Roger Ballen. This stunning photography book, published by Thames and Hudson Ltd in 2019, is a visual exploration through breathtaking black-and-white images that defy conventional classification. Each photograph is a masterful composition, exclusively crafted within the enigmatic confines of a secret Johannesburg house. Ballen's unique artistic vision brings together both human and animal inhabitants, with birds playing a significant role in this intriguing narrative.
As you delve into its 160 pages, you'll experience a blend of photography, painting, and installation art that evokes deep psychological contemplation. 'Asylum of the Birds' challenges traditional genre boundaries, showcasing Ballen's ability to capture the essence of his subjects in an extraordinary theatrical setting. This brand new edition is not just a coffee table book; it's an immersive experience that transports you into a realm where art and life intertwine. Ideal for art enthusiasts and collectors alike, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to explore the depths of human emotion and the allure of the unknown.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9780500294864
Year: 2019
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Pages: 160
Description:
In a world in which many photographers seek to avoid definition, Roger Ballen's photographs define themselves in their defiance of classification and genre: his world stands out as one of a kind. The black-and-white images featured in Asylum of the Birds were created exclusively within the confines of a house in a Johannesburg suburb, the location of which remains a guarded secret. The inhabitants of the house, both human and animal - including, most notably, the ever-present birds - are the cast of Ballen's world, performers amidst the theatrical interiors that they create and he orchestrates. The resulting images exist in a space between painting, drawing, installation and photography. They are timeless, psychologically powerful and masterfully composed.
As you delve into its 160 pages, you'll experience a blend of photography, painting, and installation art that evokes deep psychological contemplation. 'Asylum of the Birds' challenges traditional genre boundaries, showcasing Ballen's ability to capture the essence of his subjects in an extraordinary theatrical setting. This brand new edition is not just a coffee table book; it's an immersive experience that transports you into a realm where art and life intertwine. Ideal for art enthusiasts and collectors alike, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to explore the depths of human emotion and the allure of the unknown.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9780500294864
Year: 2019
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Pages: 160
Description:
In a world in which many photographers seek to avoid definition, Roger Ballen's photographs define themselves in their defiance of classification and genre: his world stands out as one of a kind. The black-and-white images featured in Asylum of the Birds were created exclusively within the confines of a house in a Johannesburg suburb, the location of which remains a guarded secret. The inhabitants of the house, both human and animal - including, most notably, the ever-present birds - are the cast of Ballen's world, performers amidst the theatrical interiors that they create and he orchestrates. The resulting images exist in a space between painting, drawing, installation and photography. They are timeless, psychologically powerful and masterfully composed.