9780500544297-0500544298-Asylum of the Birds

Asylum of the Birds

ISBN-13: 9780500544297
ISBN-10: 0500544298
Edition: First Edition
Author: Roger Ballen
Publication date: 2014
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Format: Hardcover 144 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780500544297
ISBN-10: 0500544298
Edition: First Edition
Author: Roger Ballen
Publication date: 2014
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Format: Hardcover 144 pages

Summary

Asylum of the Birds (ISBN-13: 9780500544297 and ISBN-10: 0500544298), written by authors Roger Ballen, was published by Thames & Hudson in 2014. With an overall rating of 3.6 stars, it's a notable title among other Individual Artists books. You can easily purchase or rent Asylum of the Birds (Hardcover) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Individual Artists books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.39.

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A masterful new monograph from one of the most revered and highly collectible contemporary art photographers in the world

Roger Ballen is one of the most original image makers of the twenty-first century. Asylum of the Birds showcases his iconic photographs, which were all taken entirely within the confines of a house in a Johannesburg suburb, the location of which remains a tightly guarded secret. The inhabitants of the house, both people and animals, and most notably the ever-present birds, are the cast who perform within a sculptural and decorated theatrical interior that the author creates and orchestrates.

The resulting images are compelling and dynamic, existing somewhere between still life and portrait. They are richly layered with graffiti, drawings, animals, and found objects. In a world where photographers seek to avoid definition, Roger Ballen is a true original who not only defies genres, but has defined his own artistic space as well. 90 duotone illustrations
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