The Many Lives of Erik Kessels

Dimensions

5.5 in x 8.6 in x 2.2 in

Weight

2.6 lb

Released

15-Apr-17

ISBN

9781597114165

Published by

Aperture

The Many Lives of Erik Kessels

Explore the groundbreaking work of a visionary artist with The Many Lives of Erik Kessels.

This highly anticipated illustrated survey dives into the eclectic experiments of Erik Kessels, a pioneering curator, editor, and artist.

Known for pushing the boundaries of photography and photographic archives, Kessels invites us to reconsider how we view and interpret images in today’s saturated visual landscape.

Kessels challenges the way we consume photographs, urging us to truly look and appreciate the art form.

This comprehensive volume serves as a primer on understanding his hybrid practice, defying traditional categorization.

Featuring more than twenty series of his works, The Many Lives of Erik Kessels also includes insightful essays by Simon Baker, Hans Aarsman, and curator Francesco Zanot.

Published in conjunction with a major midcareer retrospective at CAMERA–Centro Italiano per la Fotografia in Turin, Italy, this book is an essential resource for anyone interested in contemporary photography and visual culture.

Discover the creative genius of Erik Kessels and gain a deeper understanding of his transformative impact on the art world.