In almost every picture
dal 20/2/2002 al 21/2/2002
Segnalato da
20/2/2002
In almost every picture
Actar Gallery, Barcelona
A collection of hundreds of photos taken by a husband of his wife during the years 1956 to 1968. They are remarkable for their consistency. They are relaxed, but arranged. Amateur, and professional at the same time. Everyday, yet unique. The collection was found on a Spanish flea market. The photographer and his model are 'until now' unidentified. The book will be presented in the Actar gallery.
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In almost every picture is a collection of hundreds of photos taken by a
husband of his wife during the years 1956 to 1968. They are remarkable
for their consistency. They are relaxed, but arranged. Amateur, and
professional at the same time. Everyday, yet unique. The collection was
found on a Spanish flea market. The photographer and his model are
" until now " unidentified.
The wife is the centre of the image and gracefully poses in almost every
picture. During twelve years we travel with her to different places. We
see her age, and her hairstyles change. So does her taste in fashion.
After seeing a few of the portraits, we can instantly recognise the
photographer's style. First he carefully composes, then he takes
the photograph, has it developed, and writes the date and location on
the picture before, finally, adding it to the collection. Then he starts
all over again.
The collection is unique because it turned out to be a reportage of
twelve years that wasn't planned. The way the pictures are
organised in In almost every picture was never intended. It gives us a
chance to look inside a private collection of memories.
If any relatives of the photographer or the subject come forward, the
photos will be dutifully returned.
In almost every picture is a KesselsKramer book. Collected, edited and
designed by Erik Kessels. Words by Tyler Wisnand. Published by Artimo,
Amsterdam.
The book will be presented in the Actar gallery RAS, starting February
21, 2002.
Artimo
Fokke Simonszstraat 8
NL- 1017 TG Amsterdam
T +31-20-330 2511
F +31-20-330 2512
Artimo publications in 2001: Carlos Amorales; Emanuelle Antille; Yael
Davids; Onno Dirker; Meschac Gaba; Jeanne van Heeswijk; Philippine
Hoegen; Kiki Lamers; Dana Lixenberg; Gabriel Orozco; Glenn Sorensen;
Philippe Terrier-Hermann; Lidwien van de Ven; a.o.
Magazines published by Artimo:
Archis, architecture, city & visual culture; Re-Magazine and N°A
(N° B - N° C -N° D) Magazine
Actar gallery RAS
Roca i Battle, E-08023, Barcelona.