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Discover the captivating artistry of Harry Gruyaert, a pioneer of color photography and a member of Magnum Photos. This beautifully designed hardcover book, published in 2015 by Thames and Hudson Ltd, features 144 pages of Gruyaert's stunning visual storytelling that pushed the boundaries of traditional photography. Gruyaert was among the first European photographers to explore the emotional and aesthetic potential of color during the 1970s and 1980s. His innovative work captures the essence of our world in vivid hues, offering a non-narrative yet profoundly moving perspective.
The book showcases iconic series such as 'TV Shots,' where Gruyaert ingeniously turned on a television set at random to depict distorted images, and 'Made in Belgium,' which reflects his complex relationship with his hometown using rich, saturated tones. With an emphasis on autonomy, each image stands alone, inviting viewers to engage with the art on a personal level.
This retrospective is an essential addition for photography enthusiasts and art lovers alike. Celebrate the liberation of senses through Gruyaert's eye, which embraces the novel possibilities offered by digital photography. Don't miss the chance to own this exquisite volume that highlights the significant contributions of Harry Gruyaert to contemporary photography.
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: 9780500544488
Year: 2015
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Pages: 144
Description:
Harry Gruyaert was one of the first European photographers to explore the creative potential of colour in the 1970s and 1980s. Influenced by American photographers as well as by cinema, his work defined new territory for colour photography: an emotive, non-narrative and boldly graphic way of perceiving the world.
In 1972, while living in London, he created the striking series TV Shots by turning the dial on a television set at random and photographing the distorted images he saw there. A later series, Made in Belgium, portrays his ambivalent relationship with his homeland in a palette of saturated tones. Born in Antwerp in 1941, and a member of Magnum Photos since 1982, he has embraced the possibilities of digital photography in his most recent work, feeling that it allows him to take more risks and to capture light in new ways. Harry Gruyaert's images are autonomous and self-sufficient, often independent of any context or thematic logic. This volume, the first retrospective of his work, is a superb overview of his personal quest for freedom of expression and the liberation of the senses.
The book showcases iconic series such as 'TV Shots,' where Gruyaert ingeniously turned on a television set at random to depict distorted images, and 'Made in Belgium,' which reflects his complex relationship with his hometown using rich, saturated tones. With an emphasis on autonomy, each image stands alone, inviting viewers to engage with the art on a personal level.
This retrospective is an essential addition for photography enthusiasts and art lovers alike. Celebrate the liberation of senses through Gruyaert's eye, which embraces the novel possibilities offered by digital photography. Don't miss the chance to own this exquisite volume that highlights the significant contributions of Harry Gruyaert to contemporary photography.
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: 9780500544488
Year: 2015
Publisher: Thames and Hudson Ltd
Pages: 144
Description:
Harry Gruyaert was one of the first European photographers to explore the creative potential of colour in the 1970s and 1980s. Influenced by American photographers as well as by cinema, his work defined new territory for colour photography: an emotive, non-narrative and boldly graphic way of perceiving the world.
In 1972, while living in London, he created the striking series TV Shots by turning the dial on a television set at random and photographing the distorted images he saw there. A later series, Made in Belgium, portrays his ambivalent relationship with his homeland in a palette of saturated tones. Born in Antwerp in 1941, and a member of Magnum Photos since 1982, he has embraced the possibilities of digital photography in his most recent work, feeling that it allows him to take more risks and to capture light in new ways. Harry Gruyaert's images are autonomous and self-sufficient, often independent of any context or thematic logic. This volume, the first retrospective of his work, is a superb overview of his personal quest for freedom of expression and the liberation of the senses.