I had the true pleasure to write an essay for Francesco Pennacchio’s beautiful photobook, Unlike Flowers. Published by Artphilein Editions, the book is a long-term photographic investigation into grief, memory, and the fragile mechanisms through which presence can persist beyond absence. Francesco will be exhibiting the project at Bar Bachibouzouk, Rue du Jardin 12, Vevey during this year’s Biennial Images Vevey as well as at FOCUS, the exhibition space of the De Pietri Artphilein Foundation in Lugano Paradiso, from September 3th to October 30th.
Roots of Cool at Descanso Gardens and The Nature of Cities
I wrote a piece on trees and shade to accompany the exhibition Roots of Cool at LA’s Descanso Gardens. Many thanks to David Maddox from The Nature of Cities for the invitation. The piece, alongside a slew of interesting responses from around the world, can be read or listened to at The Nature of Cities or in person at Descanso Gardens.
A Glass of Cry published in Passing Notes Issue 2
I wrote a piece, A Glass of Cry, on language, fear, shame, and the surprises of auto translate. It’s included in the second issue of Passing Notes, available here via this link.
Where Blue Birds Fly interview with Homayra Adiba for LensCulture
I had the immense pleasure to speak with Homayra Adiba about her beautiful project, Where Blue Birds Fly, for LensCulture earlier this year. The interview, included a selection of Adiba’s evocative images can be read on LensCulture here : https://www.lensculture.com/articles/homayra-adiba-where-blue-birds-fly
Illusions of the Photographer review for LensCulture
I wrote a review of Duane Michals’ exhibition Illusions of the Photographer at the Morgan Library for LensCulture. Highly recommend this smart, clever, gorgeous show.
You can read it here : https://www.lensculture.com/articles/duane-michals-the-illusions-of-the-photographer
