Hume, Evan
Viewing Distance
- ISBN 13:
- 9781954119031
- author:
- Hume, Evan
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Daylight Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 26 x 22.2 x 1.6 centimetres (0.7
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Photography, Photoessays & Documentaries,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Viewing Distance compiles and transforms declassified material from US government archives to examine photography as a tool of the military-industrial complex for reconnaissance, surveillance, and documentation of advanced technologies. This body of work brings together photographs that date back to the middle 20th century, which have only recently been released due to their sensitive nature. The book combines these archival images with contemporary documents and devices, connecting past and present through a process of disruption and layering. Historical fragments are presented in a state of flux, open to alternate associations and implications. The use of techniques such as analog printing, digital collage, scanner manipulation, and data bending animates the archival material, encouraging speculation and critical vision. The Cold War period is a significant turning point in photography's technological development and use for intelligence gathering, making this book a valuable resource for understanding the intersection of technology and military strategy.
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