Susan Lubowsky Talbott
Patti Smith - Camera Solo
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300182293
- author:
- Susan Lubowsky Talbott
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 21.7 x 18.2 x 1.3 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Painting & Drawing,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Patti Smith's intimate black and white photographs offer a unique glimpse into her life and career. Conceived as a diary of her experiences, this collection of 70 photographs showcases the artist's connection to poetry, literature, and the people and objects that inspire her. Through her use of vintage Polaroid cameras, Smith captures the quiet power of everyday objects, such as a pair of Mapplethorpe's slippers or a family heirloom. These images reveal the artist's retreat into her own world, using the camera as a means of self-expression and introspection. This beautifully designed and produced book accompanies the first museum exhibition of Smith's photography in the United States, offering a rare insight into the artist's creative process and personal influences.