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The exhibition *Another Country* offers a vibrant and dynamic reimagining of British documentary photography from the past seven decades. This collection features a wide range of photographers working across an exciting spectrum of photographic and artistic styles, encompassing images that range from iconic photojournalism to photo-essays, from self-portraits to political photo-collages.
As Britain takes on an increasingly significant role in the history of documentary photography, Gerry Badger, an award-winning writer and photography critic, brings essential context and depth to the conversation. Organized chronologically, each chapter covers a specific period in social and cultural history, focusing on the key photographers, figures, institutions, publications, and galleries that shaped the photographic climate of their era, as well as the broader tastes of the time. Illustrated sections, one per chapter, showcase famous works and forgotten masterpieces, interspersed with focused commentary on selected photographs, written by Badger and various contributors. This multi-layered approach provides a deeper understanding of the evolution and wide variety of British documentary photography.
Featuring more than 160 photographers—including Bert Hardy, Lee Miller, Bill Brandt, Nigel Henderson, Don McCullin, Jane Bown, Yinka Shonibare, Maud Sulter, Nadav Kander, Tom Hunter, Chloe Dewe Matthews, Cold War Steve, and many others—this book offers a comprehensive overview of how photographers and photo-artists have portrayed Britain and British society over the past seventy years.
Published by Thames & Hudson, 2022
29.5 x 24.5 cm
320 pages
ISBN: 9780500022177
The exhibition *Another Country* offers a vibrant and dynamic reimagining of British documentary photography from the past seven decades. This collection features a wide range of photographers working across an exciting spectrum of photographic and artistic styles, encompassing images that range from iconic photojournalism to photo-essays, from self-portraits to political photo-collages.
As Britain takes on an increasingly significant role in the history of documentary photography, Gerry Badger, an award-winning writer and photography critic, brings essential context and depth to the conversation. Organized chronologically, each chapter covers a specific period in social and cultural history, focusing on the key photographers, figures, institutions, publications, and galleries that shaped the photographic climate of their era, as well as the broader tastes of the time. Illustrated sections, one per chapter, showcase famous works and forgotten masterpieces, interspersed with focused commentary on selected photographs, written by Badger and various contributors. This multi-layered approach provides a deeper understanding of the evolution and wide variety of British documentary photography.
Featuring more than 160 photographers—including Bert Hardy, Lee Miller, Bill Brandt, Nigel Henderson, Don McCullin, Jane Bown, Yinka Shonibare, Maud Sulter, Nadav Kander, Tom Hunter, Chloe Dewe Matthews, Cold War Steve, and many others—this book offers a comprehensive overview of how photographers and photo-artists have portrayed Britain and British society over the past seventy years.
Published by Thames & Hudson, 2022
29.5 x 24.5 cm
320 pages
ISBN: 9780500022177
