Description
THE BROWN SISTERS 1975-2020
Book summary
This catalog documents the eponymous exhibition held at the KBr Photography Center in Barcelona, dedicated to one of the most iconic series in 20th-century photography. The Brown Sisters, the result of fifty years of work, is a living project that captures the passage of time through annual portraits of two sisters. Fundación MAPFRE, which owns one of only five complete sets in museum format, presents here the evolution of this work, which is enriched every year with a new image.
What is it about?
The book collects the The Brown Sisters photographic series, begun in 1975 and still ongoing. Throughout five decades, the authors have photographed the same two sisters every year, creating a unique visual archive on aging, identity, and human relationships. The work not only shows the images but also contextualizes the creative process and the relevance of this work in progress, which has become an icon of contemporary photography. Each photograph is a piece of a larger story that invites reflection on memory and transformation.
Main themes
- The passage of time and human aging as a visual narrative.
- Identity and constancy in family portraiture over decades.
- Photography as both a document and a continuous work of art in progress.
- The collection and preservation of photographic series in museum format.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at lovers of artistic and documentary photography, students and professionals in the field, as well as collectors interested in iconic series. It is also of interest to those seeking a visual reflection on time, memory, and the human condition through a living and evolving project.
What this book offers
- Access to one of the most unique and long-running photographic series of the 20th century, with images spanning from 1975 to 2020.
- A unique perspective on aging and permanence, documented year by year.
- The context of a masterpiece in progress, with material from a benchmark museum collection.
- A visual experience that invites contemplation and analysis of the passage of time.
Technical data
- Author: FONTCUBERTA, JOAN; MARTIN, CARLOS; TERRE, LAURA
- Publisher: FUNDACION MAPFRE
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: PHOTOGRAPHS: COLLECTIONS
- Collection: EXHIBITION CATALOG
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: June 2021
- Number of pages: 160
- Weight: 490 g
Editorial review
This catalog is an essential piece for those who wish to delve into one of the most relevant and long-running photographic series in recent history. Its value lies both in the artistic quality of the images and in the uniqueness of the project, which remains active and is updated every year. The edition, published by Fundación MAPFRE, offers privileged access to a work that combines documentary rigor and aesthetic sensitivity, making it a recommended acquisition for collectors, scholars of the medium, and the general public interested in photography as a witness to time.