Fractured

Name: Fractured
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SKU: 9788862083638
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Summary

Fractured is a captivating monograph by Jeremy Kost that showcases a unique series of multiple exposure Polaroids of young men. Born out of a camera malfunction, this collection presents dreamlike, layered images that explore themes of broken dreams, unrequited desire, and the beauty of male identity. Rarely seen outside Kost's studio before this publication, each photograph invites viewers into intimate, mysterious moments captured in luminous detail.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book will appeal to admirers of contemporary photography, art lovers interested in experimental and intimate portraiture, and readers fascinated by explorations of identity, desire, and the male form. It is ideal for those seeking visually rich and emotionally resonant art books.

Description

In an artist's studio, often beauty is bred from mistakes, and frustrating errors lead to breakthroughs. Fractured, the name of a new body of work and the title of Jeremy Kost's first monograph of men, comes from this place. A camera malfunction led to the birth of an entirely new, unseen series of multiple exposure Polaroids of young men, a subject Kost has been investigating for nearly a decade.

Made in the last 24 months, less than 1% of the work has been seen outside of the studio before the publication of this book. Presenting dreamlike, fractured narratives collapsed into one single Polaroid frame, each image takes the viewer to an intimate place filled with broken dreams and unrequited desire, all the while celebrating man's beauty and identity.

Whether cropped to show luminous details or simply floated on the page, each photograph represents a tangible moment layered in mystery while also being hauntingly beautiful.

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Critics have praised Fractured for its golden light and dreamy tone, reflecting much of its creation in Los Angeles. Reviewers highlight Kost's skillful use of Polaroids to blur the line between dreams and reality, producing lush, multilayered images that intimately explore identity, fantasy, and desire. The series has been described as a powerful examination of the body and emotional longing, enhanced by the artist's thoughtful composition and evocative visuals.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788862083638

Publisher: Damiani

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2014

Country: Italy

Imprint: Damiani

Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 247.0mm

Height: 298.0mm

Weight: 1720g

Pages: 208

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction

About the Author

Jeremy Kost is a tireless chronicler of gender, sexuality, and nightlife. Bornin Corpus Christi, Texas, he now lives and works in New York City. Stronglyinfluenced by Warhol, both in his choice of subjects and technique, Kostextends the creative potential of some of Warhol's favorite tools - thePolaroid camera, silkscreen processes, and more. In Kost's work, Polaroidimages not only serve as the basis of silkscreen paintings but are massedtogether in elaborate, multilayered photo-collages.In May 2012 The Warhol partnered with Hugo Boss to present a soloexhibition, Of an Instance, featuring Kost's work in New York City. Friendswith Benefits, the artist's first solo museum exhibition, opened at TheWarhol in December of 2012, also with generous support from Boss.Kost has also exhibited internationally including solo exhibitions atConner Contemporary Art, Washington, D.C.; Galerie Nuke, Paris...