John Clang’s photographic project ‘Being Together’ critically interrogates the family photograph in an increasingly globalized world. As a resident of New York, Clang made a recording of his family in Singapore via Skype. He then projected this recording into his living space, thus cunningly re-performing a classical family portrait. In the photograph titled ‘Being Together…
The photobook ‘Hesitating Beauty’ interrogates the complex family history of the American photographer Joshua Lutz. More specifically, the main subject of the book is Lutz’ mother who suffers from a psychological illness. The book combines old family photographs, text and Lutz’ own photographic observations that capture the decline of his mother’s mental well-being. By presenting…
Juergen Teller, Vivienne Westwood No. 3, London, 2009 Juergen Teller’s exhibition, simply titled Woo! is currently on display at the ICA in London. The photographs span a period of over 20 years, giving the exhibition a feeling of a retrospective. The German photographer is best-known for his controversial fashion photography which often features his subjects…