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Magazines and books are usually edited and designed by unseen hands—hands that are often constrained by the publisher’s ideas and agendas. What if an artist were not only at the center of every issue of this biannual series, but also served as a “guest editor” responsible for designing its cover and much of its content? Stephen Shore is creating a series of small, limited-edition books that will serve as “visual time capsules.” Since Shore himself explores the fundamental ideas of what a book is, he was the ideal choice for the first “witness.” The series’ title is borrowed: Daido Moriyama and Michael Kenna gave a joint presentation in Tokyo earlier this year on their shared passion for, and work on, Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido. During the presentation, Moriyama described himself as a “witness” rather than a participant in the events he captures on film. The idea of being a witness—of transcending the importance of the Self and focusing instead on what one sees in one’s surroundings—has deep roots. Daido Moriyama will be the subject and guest editor of Témoin Numéro Deux.
Published by Joy of Giving Something, 2006
24.2 cm 30.5 cm, 77 pages, in good condition
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Magazines and books are usually edited and designed by unseen hands—hands that are often constrained by the publisher’s ideas and agendas. What if an artist were not only at the center of every issue of this biannual series, but also served as a “guest editor” responsible for designing its cover and much of its content? Stephen Shore is creating a series of small, limited-edition books that will serve as “visual time capsules.” Since Shore himself explores the fundamental ideas of what a book is, he was the ideal choice for the first “witness.” The series’ title is borrowed: Daido Moriyama and Michael Kenna gave a joint presentation in Tokyo earlier this year on their shared passion for, and work on, Japan’s northernmost island, Hokkaido. During the presentation, Moriyama described himself as a “witness” rather than a participant in the events he captures on film. The idea of being a witness—of transcending the importance of the Self and focusing instead on what one sees in one’s surroundings—has deep roots. Daido Moriyama will be the subject and guest editor of Témoin Numéro Deux.
Published by Joy of Giving Something, 2006
24.2 cm 30.5 cm, 77 pages, in good condition
ISBN
