a Handful of Dust (Paperback)

A Handful of Dust From the Cosmic to the Domestic by David Campany explores the unlikely imagery of the modern era. In 1922, two influential works were published: Man Ray's photograph of glass covered in dust and TS Eliot's poem The Waste Land. This book delves into how these images, along with others, reveal a complex relationship between dust and our world. From aerial reconnaissance to post-war politics, the connections between dust and modern society are far-reaching. Featuring works by prominent artists such as Man Ray, John Divola, Sophie Ristelhueber, Mona Kuhn, Xavier Ribas, Nick Waplington, Edward Ruscha, Jeff Wall, and many others, alongside anonymous press photos and other visual materials. A Handful of Dust offers a unique perspective on the modern era, revealing how dust has been perceived and represented in art and culture.