Description
JOSE GUERRERO
Book Summary
This volume is the official catalogue for the eponymous exhibition organized by Fundación MAPFRE, which analyzes two decades of photographer José Guerrero’s work (2002–2024). Through reproductions of all the exhibited pieces, the book explores his visual research into the representation of landscape and architecture. It includes, as a new feature, the Fez series (2024), a direct commission from the foundation. Furthermore, it features critical essays by curator and specialist Marta Gili, which contextualize the artist's evolution.
What is it about?
The book covers José Guerrero’s career from his beginnings to the present day, focusing on his constant investigation into how photography can capture the essence of built and natural space. Each work presented in the exhibition is reproduced as a full-page image, allowing for an appreciation of the details of his gaze. The inclusion of the Fez series (2024) marks a turning point, as it is a commissioned work that reflects his creative maturity. The critical texts by Marta Gili and other specialists offer key insights for understanding the photographer’s thematic and formal evolution.
Main themes
- Contemporary landscape and architectural photography.
- Visual perception and the representation of space.
- Evolution of José Guerrero’s work between 2002 and 2024.
- Critical analysis of the Fez series as an institutional commission.
- The relationship between photographic framing and the experience of place.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at photography enthusiasts and professionals interested in the work of José Guerrero, as well as collectors, curators, and art students who wish to delve deeper into contemporary landscape and architectural photography. It is also of interest to followers of Fundación MAPFRE exhibitions and those seeking a rigorous analysis of a Spanish photographer active on the current scene.
What this book offers
- Full access to the exhibition through reproductions of all the works.
- Discovery of the unpublished Fez series (2024), created expressly for the exhibition.
- Critical contextualization of the photographer’s trajectory through essays by specialists.
- Understanding of Guerrero’s formal and thematic evolution over twenty years.
- A detailed vision of how photography addresses the representation of landscape and architecture.
Technical specifications
- Author: BRUNI, LORENZO; GILI, MARTA; LLORENTE, MAR
- Publisher: FUNDACION MAPFRE
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Exhibition and specific collection catalogues, Photographers
- Collection: No collection
- Publication date: February 2025
- Number of pages: 208
- Weight: 1472 g
Editorial assessment
This is a complete and well-documented exhibition catalogue that fulfills the dual objective of being a visual record of the exhibition and a critical study of José Guerrero’s work. The inclusion of the Fez series and the essays by Marta Gili provide added value for the specialized reader. Its focus on landscape and architectural photography makes it a useful reference for those who follow contemporary artistic production in this field.