David Campany Bücher

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An overview of John Stezaker’s film still collages, this book showcases the evolution of the artist’s relationship with a specific material.John Stezaker began his ongoing series of film still collages in 1979; the result of a period that marked a crucial change in the direction of the artist’s work, which had previously been centred around a text-based ‘conceptualism’.The series moves with Stezaker’s changing interests; using stills from classic American-period Hitchcock films as raw material before shifting towards the undistinguishable mass of 1940s and early 1950s low-budget studio films.Featuring collages based on a combination of film still excisions and superimpositions, this ongoing series is catalogued comprehensively for the first time in this volume.Bringing together Stezaker’s earliest film still collages to his most recent, full-colour illustrations are accompanied by an essay by David Campany and a conversation between the critic and the artist.

This book features the Shelby Lee Adams, Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin, Chien-Chi Chang, Julio Grinblatt, An-My Le, Susan Meiselas, Boris Mikhailov, Simon Norfolk, Trent Parke, Weng Peijun, Paul Shambroom, Massimo Vitali, and, Michael Wesely. It also contains essays by David Campany, Martha Langford, and, Jan-Erik Lundstrom. "So Now Then" is very much about the here and now. With the subject of documentary currently at the forefront of contemporary visual art and photography looming large as the medium of choice for practitioners, it seems an appropriate time to take stock of some of the most apposite work energizing and redefining the documentary mode. The fourteen artists - chosen from a shortlist nominated by over sixty of the world's leading authorities on contemporary photography - represent a broad spectrum of pictorial, aesthetic and conceptual interests.

Das fotografische Bild ist erfüllt von Stille. Keine Bewegung, kein Geräusch, keine Zeit. Aber was passiert, wenn eines dieser fehlenden Elemente hinzugefügt wird? The Still Point of the Turning World fokussiert auf jenen seltenen Moment, in dem sich ein Fotograf dem Film zuwendet oder eine Videokünstlerin der Fotografie. Welche Art von Schönheit findet sich an der Grenze zwischen den beiden Medien? Dieses Foto-Film-Buch erscheint parallel zu einer Ausstellung des FOMU, Antwerpen, nimmt aber in der Debatte eine eigene Position ein. Der Band präsentiert 24 Künstler, die fotografische und filmische Werke kombinieren, und enthält Essays von David Campany and Joachim Naudts. Künstler: Morten Barker (DK), Dirk Braeckman (BE), Henri Cartier-Bresson (FR), David Claerbout (BE), Manon de Boer (NL), Jason Dee (UK), Nir Evron (IL), Mekhitar Garabedian (BE/SY), Geert Goiris (BE), Paul Graham (UK), Guido Guidi (IT), Mark Lewis (CA), Louis Lumière (FR), Duane Michals (US), Eadweard Muybridge (UK), Mark Neville (UK), Lisa Oppenheim (US), Raqs Media Collective (IN), John Smith (UK), John Stezaker (UK), Hiroshi Sugimoto (JP), Ana Torfs (BE), Michiel van Bakel (NL), Jeff Wall (CA)

Exploring the realm of photography, David Campany curates a diverse collection of 120 images from renowned photographers like Henri Cartier-Bresson and William Eggleston. Rather than adhering to traditional categories, the selection reveals its own unique logic, showcasing works ranging from fashion photography to intimate street scenes. Each photograph is paired with insightful commentary that delves into its history, meaning, and cultural context. Inspired by Susan Sontag's seminal work, this book reflects Campany's personal journey in understanding photography's impact.

Exploring the cultural significance of road trips, this book delves into various travel experiences, from joyful journeys to critical assessments of the nation. It highlights how these adventures shape American identity and imagination, presenting a multifaceted view of travel as a means of discovery and reflection. Through a collection of essays and narratives, it examines the deep connection between Americans and their landscapes, emphasizing the road trip as an essential element of the national character.

Examining the phenomenon of "staging disorder," this book explores how photographers engage with pre-existing staged realities rather than creating disordered scenes themselves. It analyzes military simulations and their implications for truth in contemporary photography through the works of notable artists. The publication connects five significant projects, contributing to a broader thesis on the evolution of photographic discourse. It aligns with an exhibition and symposium, providing a platform for critical discussion on the shifting focus in the field.