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Elina Brotherus (Bilingual edition)

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Elina Brotherus (Bilingual edition) explores the compelling photographic and moving image work of Elina Brotherus, born in Helsinki in 1972. Her art alternates between autobiographical narratives and art-historical themes, focusing on the human figure, landscapes, and the dynamic between artist and model. This catalogue accompanies her first solo exhibition in a German museum, featuring around forty photographs and two videos, enhanced by essays that deepen the artistic discourse. Presented in both English and German, it offers rich insight into her subjective experiences through visual art.
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Elina Brotherus (Bilingual edition) by Ingo Clauß showcases the renowned artist Elina Brotherus, born in 1972 in Helsinki, who works in photography and moving image. Her work alternates between autobiographical and art-historical approaches. Originally focusing on the human figure, landscape, and the relationship between artist and model, her art has evolved to explore more subjective experiences.

Why not? is her first solo exhibition in a German museum, featuring around forty photographic works and two videos. Accompanying the exhibition is a catalogue with illustrations of all the works and essays that continue and deepen the discourse.

Languages: English and German

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9783777436845

Publisher: Hirmer Verlag

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 February 2021

Country: Germany

Imprint: Hirmer Verlag

Illustration: 104 Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Contributions by J. de Vries
  • Contributions by G. Boulboullé

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 1000g

Pages: 160

About the Author

Ingo Clauß is curator at the Weserburg Museum für moderne Kunst

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