William Eggleston: The Democratic Forest: Selected Works

William Eggleston: The Democratic Forest: Selected Works

Over the course of nearly six decades, William Egglestonâ€”often referred to as the â€œfather of color photographyâ€â€”has established a singular pictorial style that deftly combines vernacular subject matter with an innate and sophisticated understanding of color, form, and composition. Eggleston has said, â€œI am at war with the obvious.â€ His photographs transform the ordinary into distinctive, poetic images that eschew fixed meaning. Though criticized at the time, his now legendary 1976 solo exhibition, organized by the visionary curator John Szarkowski at The Museum of Modern Art, New Yorkâ€”the first presentation of color photography at the museumâ€”heralded an important moment in the medium's acceptance within the art-historical canon and solidified Eggleston's position in the pantheon of the greats alongside Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Frank, and Walker Evans. Published on the occasion of David Zwirner's New York exhibition of selections from The Democratic Forest in the fall of 2016, this new catalogue highlights over sixty exceptional images from Eggleston's epic project. His photography is â€œdemocraticâ€ in its resistance to hierarchy where, as noted by the artist, â€œno particular subject is more or less important than another.â€ Featuring original scholarship by Alexander Nemerov, this notable presentation of The Democratic Forest provides historical context for a monumental body of work, while offering newcomers a foothold in Eggleston's photographic practice.
Country USA
Brand David Zwirner Books
Manufacturer David Zwirner Books
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2016-11-22
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781941701423

Country	USA
Brand	David Zwirner Books
Manufacturer	David Zwirner Books
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	2016-11-22
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781941701423

William Eggleston: The Democratic Forest: Selected Works

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