{"product_id":"9788498447736","title":"THE BROWN SISTERS 1975-2020","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTHE BROWN SISTERS 1975-2020\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalog documents the eponymous exhibition held at the KBr Photography Center in Barcelona, offering an in-depth look at the evolution of the \u003cem\u003eThe Brown Sisters\u003c\/em\u003e photographic project over the course of 45 years. The reader will find a selection of images that explore identity, memory, and personal transformation through the lens of Joan Fontcuberta, accompanied by critical texts by Carlos Martín and Laura Terré. An essential work for understanding one of the most emblematic series in contemporary photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book traces \u003cem\u003eThe Brown Sisters\u003c\/em\u003e project from its beginnings in 1975 to 2020, showing how Joan Fontcuberta has built a visual narrative around a group of supposed sisters. Through photographs that combine reality and fiction, the work questions the limits of documentary truth and the construction of memory. Texts by the curators and specialists contextualize the aesthetic and conceptual evolution of the series, analyzing its impact on contemporary art and its dialogue with the history of photography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eIdentity and the construction of reality through the photographic image.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePersonal and collective memory as material for fiction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEvolution of Joan Fontcuberta's visual language over four decades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe relationship between documentary photography and artistic narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe archive as a tool for creation and questioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalog is aimed at photography enthusiasts and professionals, students of art and visual communication, as well as followers of Joan Fontcuberta's work. It will also be of interest to collectors and any reader interested in debates regarding the authenticity of the image and the boundaries between the real and the fictional in contemporary art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA complete and chronological vision of a key photographic series in Joan Fontcuberta's career.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCritical and contextual analyses that enrich the understanding of the work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReference material for scholars of conceptual photography and postmodernism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA refined visual experience, characteristic of a high-quality exhibition catalog.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: FONTCUBERTA, JOAN; MARTIN, CARLOS; TERRE, LAURA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: FUNDACION MAPFRE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: PHOTOGRAPHS: COLLECTIONS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: EXHIBITION CATALOG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: June 2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 160\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 490 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalog constitutes a documentary piece of great value for those who wish to delve into the work of Joan Fontcuberta, one of the most influential conceptual photographers on the Spanish scene. The combination of images and critical texts offers a comprehensive vision of \u003cem\u003eThe Brown Sisters\u003c\/em\u003e, facilitating both aesthetic enjoyment and intellectual reflection. Its publication, linked to an exhibition at the KBr in Barcelona, guarantees a curatorial rigor and editorial quality that make it a recommended acquisition for specialized libraries and collectors of contemporary photography.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FUNDACION MAPFRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405652320603,"sku":"9788498447736","price":27.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849844773.jpg?v=1781829131","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498447736","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}