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Earthlings
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Richard Kalvar, a member of the elite club of Magnum photographers, has an exceptional eye and a talent for catching moments when societal behavior becomes humorous or shifts into the absurd. His compelling duotone photographs document the human condition. Kalvar seeks to emphasize the unusual, and his penetrating lens reveals a unique brand of humanity. He explores everyday life but with an altogether fresh perspective, at times funnier or darker. This collector's monograph was produced in conjunction with the artist from photographic "evidence" compiled on his travels from Rome to Paris, New York to Varsovie, and San Francisco to Tokyo.This is the first monograph published on Kalvar, one of the world's most important post war photographers.
Earthlings is a compelling collection of duotone photographs by Richard Kalvar, a member of the elite club of Magnum photographers. The book documents the human condition, seeking to emphasize the unusual and capturing moments when societal behavior becomes humorous or shifts into the absurd. It was published in 2007 in Paris to coincide with the exhibition 'Richard Kalvar, Terriens' at the Maison européenne de la photographie. The work features 88 plates of photographs that explore everyday life through a unique, penetrating lens, revealing a distinct brand of humanity.
Bibliographic Details
| Author | Richard Kalvar |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Flammarion |
| Place of publication | Paris |
| Year | 2007 |
| Edition | Bilingual edition |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9782080300096 |
| Collation | 192 pp. |
| Language | English |
| Dimensions | 31 x 24 |
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