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Explore the striking insights of UK photographer Sarah Pickering in her acclaimed book 'Explosions, Fires, and Public Order.' This comprehensive volume presents a vivid journey through the realms of civil defense and public safety, intertwining four thought-provoking series that reveal the complexities of our modern societal anxiety. The book kicks off with 'Public Order,' which delves into the training methods used by the Metropolitan Police Public Order Training Centre, a meticulously designed simulation where officers prepare for potential civic unrest in urban environments. Continuing with the 'Explosions' series, it documents the controlled explosions executed by the British military, developed to enhance realism in training exercises. The 'Fire Series' and 'Incident,' produced during Pickering's tenure as an artist in residence at the UK Fire Training College, showcase the dramatic imagery of intentionally set fires inside intricately constructed faux homes, along with the haunting aftereffects of these staged urban disasters. This powerful collection examines our collective fears tied to global terrorism and the ongoing uncertainty of our times, merging fact with fiction to challenge our perceptions of safety. Perfect for art lovers, photography enthusiasts, and those interested in public safety, this brand-new book captivates with its fine craftsmanship and thoughtful narrative. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. ISBN: 9781597111232, Format: Sewn, Year: 2010, Publisher: Aperture.
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: 9781597111232
Format: Sewn
Year: 2010
Publisher: Aperture
Description:
UK photographer Sarah Pickering's "Explosions, Fires and Public Order" is a visually arresting glimpse into the secret world of civil defense. Combining four series, the book begins with "Public Order," a project exploring the Metropolitan Police Public Order Training Centre, a simulated urban environment near London where officers rehearse responses to imagined scenarios of civic unrest. The "Explosions" series documents the tactical use of controlled explosions by the British military, designed to add realistic stress to training exercises and familiarize soldiers with various munitions. "Fire Series" and "Incident," Pickering's most recent series, were produced while she was an artist in residence at the UK Fire Training College. While there, she photographed blazes that were set inside meticulously and elaborately constructed home interiors, as well as the stark, charred remnants of fake urban settings after the scenario fires had been put out. Pickering's projects reflect an aspect of the current zeitgeist: global terrorism matched with omnipresent anxiety. "My work explores the idea of imagined threat and response, and looks at fear and planning for the unexpected, merging fact and fiction, fantasy and reality."
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: 9781597111232
Format: Sewn
Year: 2010
Publisher: Aperture
Description:
UK photographer Sarah Pickering's "Explosions, Fires and Public Order" is a visually arresting glimpse into the secret world of civil defense. Combining four series, the book begins with "Public Order," a project exploring the Metropolitan Police Public Order Training Centre, a simulated urban environment near London where officers rehearse responses to imagined scenarios of civic unrest. The "Explosions" series documents the tactical use of controlled explosions by the British military, designed to add realistic stress to training exercises and familiarize soldiers with various munitions. "Fire Series" and "Incident," Pickering's most recent series, were produced while she was an artist in residence at the UK Fire Training College. While there, she photographed blazes that were set inside meticulously and elaborately constructed home interiors, as well as the stark, charred remnants of fake urban settings after the scenario fires had been put out. Pickering's projects reflect an aspect of the current zeitgeist: global terrorism matched with omnipresent anxiety. "My work explores the idea of imagined threat and response, and looks at fear and planning for the unexpected, merging fact and fiction, fantasy and reality."