Thomas Struth: Unconscious Places

Unconscious Places presents a comprehensive visual exploration of the everyday built environment through the lens of photographer Thomas Struth. The book captures nondescript streets, anonymous facades, and mundane buildings in various global locations, including Edinburgh, Naples, Pyongyang, Lima, Los Angeles, St. Petersburg, New York, and Beijing. Struth employs a frontal, eye-height perspective with no optical distortion to create an objective recording of reality. Complementing these images is the work of Richard Sennett, who provides critical context on human habitats and urban landscapes. The publication serves as both a photographic survey and a sociological reflection on the spaces that define modern life.