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Discover the unique visual narrative of Richard Kalvar in 'Richard Kalvar: Selected Writings'. This captivating collection showcases over 50 years of insightful observation through a photographer's lens, revealing humanity's humorous and poignant moments. Kalvar, a native New Yorker now living in Paris, displays his expertise in street photography by focusing on the written word found in public spaces—graffiti, signs, t-shirts, banners, and more. Each black-and-white photograph offers a blend of irony and tenderness that encapsulates life in urban environments like Paris, New York, and London.
With 'Selected Writings', dive into a world where everyday inscriptions capture the essence of human experiences. From funny signage to touching gravestones, this eclectic mix of visuals and thoughts invites laughter and introspection. This book is perfect for photography lovers and those interested in the intersection of art and language.
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: 9788862088077. Year: 2023. Publisher: Damiani Editore.
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: 9788862088077
Year: 2023
Publisher: Damiani Editore
Description:
'Richard Kalvar has always been a great lover and observer of street theater... he surprises and captures key moments, chance encounters, he notes the humour on public signs, in the street, on public transport... This book is a selection of these moments that he shares with us and that his sharp eye has surprised, it will make us laugh or smile and give us a moment of pleasure.' - Eye of Photography
Native New Yorker and now Paris-based photographer Richard Kalvar has spent more than 50 years observing humanity through his camera's lens. With Selected Writings, he shifts his gaze from what people reveal through their actions and facial expressions to what they write: graffiti, signs, t-shirts, banners, gravestones and other public inscriptions. In this work, irony and tenderness struggle for the upper hand. Kalvar's black-and-white photographs span his career from the late 1960s to the present, and were taken in locations across the Western world, especially in Paris, New York and London. From the odd to the surprising to the outright funny, they give a decidedly subjective overview of the public use of the written word.
With 'Selected Writings', dive into a world where everyday inscriptions capture the essence of human experiences. From funny signage to touching gravestones, this eclectic mix of visuals and thoughts invites laughter and introspection. This book is perfect for photography lovers and those interested in the intersection of art and language.
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: 9788862088077. Year: 2023. Publisher: Damiani Editore.
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: 9788862088077
Year: 2023
Publisher: Damiani Editore
Description:
'Richard Kalvar has always been a great lover and observer of street theater... he surprises and captures key moments, chance encounters, he notes the humour on public signs, in the street, on public transport... This book is a selection of these moments that he shares with us and that his sharp eye has surprised, it will make us laugh or smile and give us a moment of pleasure.' - Eye of Photography
Native New Yorker and now Paris-based photographer Richard Kalvar has spent more than 50 years observing humanity through his camera's lens. With Selected Writings, he shifts his gaze from what people reveal through their actions and facial expressions to what they write: graffiti, signs, t-shirts, banners, gravestones and other public inscriptions. In this work, irony and tenderness struggle for the upper hand. Kalvar's black-and-white photographs span his career from the late 1960s to the present, and were taken in locations across the Western world, especially in Paris, New York and London. From the odd to the surprising to the outright funny, they give a decidedly subjective overview of the public use of the written word.