{"product_id":"9788498448092","title":"RESONANCES. JOAN FONTCUBERTA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRESONANCES. JOAN FONTCUBERTA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalog for the eponymous exhibition offers an immersion into the creative universe of Joan Fontcuberta, one of the most influential conceptual photographers on the contemporary scene. Through a careful selection of works and a critical essay, the book unravels the author's central thesis: that every image is an echo of a previous one, a visual déjà vu. Far from seeking origins, Fontcuberta investigates the destiny of photographs, questioning authorship, originality, and memory. An essential work for understanding the keys to his visual thought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book accompanies the exhibition of the same name and is structured around the idea of \"resonance.\" For Fontcuberta, an image does not possess a fixed meaning at its origin, but rather it is constructed and transformed throughout its trajectory, in the echoes and dialogues it establishes with other images. The work explores how photographs are repeated, cited, and distorted, generating new readings. Through emblematic series and projects, the author analyzes the nature of representation, the construction of collective memory, and the role of technology in the creation of visual narratives. This is not a technical manual, but a philosophical and artistic reflection on the photographic medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePhotography as citation and repetition: the idea that every image is a rereading of previous images.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe crisis of authorship and originality in the age of technical reproducibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eMemory and the archive as raw material for artistic creation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe destiny of images: how their meaning evolves and is re-signified over time and context.\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 an audience interested in contemporary photography, conceptual art, and image theory. It is especially relevant for students and professionals in photography, art, and visual communication, as well as for collectors and followers of Joan Fontcuberta's work. It will also appeal to readers interested in the philosophy of art and how images shape our perception of reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA deep and up-to-date vision of the thought of Joan Fontcuberta, one of the benchmarks of Spanish and international photography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKeys to understanding and appreciating contemporary art that works with image and memory.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical analysis of the nature of photography in the digital age, where repetition and copying are common currency.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn aesthetic and reflective experience that invites one to look at images from a new perspective.\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: FUNDACION MAPFRE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: EXHIBITION CATALOGS AND SPECIFIC COLLECTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, PHOTOGRAPHS: COLLECTIONS, PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND TECHNIQUES\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: EXHIBITION CATALOG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: June 2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 144\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 446 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis catalog is presented as a key piece for those interested in the work of Joan Fontcuberta and current debates in conceptual photography. Its value lies in the clarity with which it expounds a complex thesis, supported by the artist's visual corpus. More than just a record of an exhibition, it functions as an autonomous visual essay that invites reflection. It is a quality publication, both in its theoretical content and its editing, that satisfies the expectations of a knowledgeable and demanding public in the field of contemporary art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FUNDACION MAPFRE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405651435867,"sku":"9788498448092","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849844809.jpg?v=1781829109","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788498448092","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}