Roger Ballen Bücher

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Werke eines der wichtigsten Fotografen der Gegenwart: Roger Ballen. Ballen wurde 1950 in New York geboren und fand bereits als Jugendlicher zur Fotografie. Seine Mutter arbeitete ab Mitte der 1960er-Jahre bei der Agentur "Magnum" und gründete 1968 ihre eigene Galerie "Photography House". Die umfangreichste Folge der Ausstellung, "Asylum of the Birds", handelt in den RandƯbezirken von JohannesƯburg, an einem Ort, wo Ausgegrenzte leben und Schönheit und Hässlichkeit, Gut und Böse ineinander verschwimƯmen. Umschwirrt von tausenden Vögeln gleicht das Areal einem Universum, das den Blick auf existenzielle Abgründe so bildgewaltig offen legt, als hätte Samuel Beckett Goyas "Caprichos" inszeniert. Vieles ist absurd, der Humor ist zum Schreien und so ernst wie das Leben, das sich hier dem Betrachter zeigt. Nietzsches Diktum vom Menschen, der so tief leidet, dass er deshalb das Lachen erfinden musste, hat Ballen in unnachahmlicher Weise umgesetzt.

Exploring the intersection of photography and Art Brut, this book delves into Roger Ballen's career while highlighting his unique artistic vision. It showcases a curated selection of his photographs, alongside installations created specifically for the Halle Saint Pierre exhibition. Additionally, it includes images of objects and artworks from Ballen's personal Art Brut collection, providing a comprehensive look at his influences and contributions to contemporary art.

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Focusing on the vanishing essence of 'Old Africa,' the book captures Roger Ballen's journeys through South Africa's small towns from 1982 to 1986. Through his lens, he documents the unique landscapes, cultures, and communities that define these areas, offering a poignant reflection on their rapid transformation and the stories that may soon be lost. Ballen's exploration highlights both the beauty and the challenges faced by these towns, preserving their legacy in a changing world.

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This monograph showcases the innovative artistry of a prominent contemporary image-maker, featuring a collection of unique visual works. The updated edition includes previously unpublished pieces, offering fresh insights into the artist's creative evolution and distinctive style. It serves as both a comprehensive overview of the artist's contributions to the field and a celebration of their ongoing influence in the world of visual art.

An exploration of “the Ballenesque” over the four-decade-long career of this daring artist—representing an entirely fresh edit by Roger Ballen himself and featuring many previously unpublished images Roger Ballen is best known for his psychologically powerful and intricately layered images that exist in a space between painting, drawing, installation, and photography. Ballenesque is the first comprehensive retrospective of his work. Separated into four parts, Ballenesque takes readers on a chronological journey through Ballen’s entire oeuvre, including both iconic images and previously unpublished works. Part I explores Ballen’s formative artistic influences and his later rediscovery of boyhood through photography, culminating in his first published monograph, Boyhood, in 1979. Part II charts the period between 1980 and 2000, during which time he released his seminal monograph Outland. Part III covers the years 2000–2013, when Ballen achieved global recognition and his work began to veer away from portraiture altogether. Finally, in Part IV, Ballen reflects on his career. With more than 300 photographs and an introduction by Robert JC Young, this book provides both a new way of seeing Ballen’s work for those who already follow his career and a comprehensive introduction for those encountering his striking photographs for the first time.