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Book Synopsis: In her collection Strange Hours, the writer Rebecca Bengal considers over a century of photography that has defined our relationship to the medium. Through generous and in-depth essays, profiles, reviews, and interviews, Bengal contemplates photography's narrative power, from the radical intimacy of Nan Goldin's New York demimonde to Justine Kurland's pictures of rebel girls on the open road. Bengal brings us closer to several pioneering artists and the personal, political, and poetic stories that surround their photographs. She travels with Alec Soth in Minneapolis, searching for the houses where Prince once lived, and revisits Chauncey Hare's 1979 protest against the Museum of Modern Art. She speaks with Dawoud Bey about his evocative early portraits in Brooklyn and explores Diana Markosian's cinematic take on her family's immigration to the US. Throughout Strange Hours, Bengal's prose is attentive to the alchemy of experience, chance, and pioneering vision that has always pushed photography's potential for unforgettable storytelling.
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Discover the captivating power of photography with Strange Hours: Photography, Memory, and the Lives of Artists. Authored by Rebecca Bengal, this thought-provoking collection delves into over a century of iconic photography that has shaped our connection to the medium. Through immersive essays, profiles, reviews, and interviews, Bengal explores the narrative prowess of photography, from Nan Goldin's raw portrayal of New York's underground scene to Justine Kurland's rebel girls capturing the spirit of the open road.
Take a journey alongside Bengal as she reveals the personal, political, and poetic stories behind the lens. Join her as she searches for Prince's former homes with acclaimed photographer Alec Soth in Minneapolis, or when she revisits Chauncey Hare's groundbreaking protest against the Museum of Modern Art. Engage in a fascinating conversation with Dawoud Bey as he reflects on his early portraits in Brooklyn, and discover the touching cinematic exploration of Diana Markosian's family immigration to the US.
Bengal's prose in Strange Hours embraces the mesmerizing blend of experience, chance, and innovative vision that has continually pushed the boundaries of photography's storytelling capabilities. Immerse yourself in the world of these pioneering artists and uncover the alchemy of photography that creates unforgettable narratives. Expand your understanding and appreciation for photography's transformative power with Strange Hours: Photography, Memory, and the Lives of Artists today.
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