Poor, Nigel
Nigel Poor: The San - Quentin Project
- ISBN 13:
- 9781597114929
- author:
- Poor, Nigel
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Aperture
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 168
- Dimensions:
- 28.7 x 22.1 x 2.3 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Photography, Individual Photographer,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The San Quentin Project by Nigel Poor explores the often-overlooked world of daily life inside America's oldest and largest prison. This collection of photographs, gathered from the prison's archive, reveals the complexities of incarceration through the eyes of those who have experienced it. In 2011, artist and educator Nigel Poor began teaching a history of photography class at San Quentin State Prison as part of the Prison University Project. The students created innovative "verbal photographs" to supplement their studies, using iconic images from different artists to spark new observations. When access was granted to thousands of negatives in the prison's archive, these everyday images became a catalyst for the students' reflections on incarceration. The resulting photographs offer a nuanced portrayal of life within the prison walls, ranging from mundane moments to more brutal realities. This unique archive provides a platform for those involved in the project to share their stories and insights, offering a powerful exploration of the human experience behind bars.
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