Made in response to the death of the artist’s sister shortly before the birth of his first child, Jason Reimer’s work ponders the meaning of life, death, suffering, and human nature. It does so in the form of a fragmented, apocalyptic narrative embodied within a book that utilizes multiple textures, substrates, and complex image sequencing.
New York City subways – the century-old transit system has survived two World Wars, the Great Depression, and Hurricane Sandy. It and the millions of citizens that rely on it as their daily lifeline will also survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Subwaygram captures mobile phone street portraits of the diverse community of riders two years before and two years after the first case was confirmed in New York City and the commonalities in the fleeting moments of their journeys.
Fauxliage documents the rise of disguised cell phone towers in the American West, where the fake foliage often draws more attention than intended. These humorous disguises mask the towers' true purpose: collecting phone calls and digital data for advertisers and government storage. Initially seen as eyesores, cell towers were camouflaged with plastic leaves, evolving from simple palms and evergreens to elaborate forms like flagpoles, crosses, water towers, and cacti. As our demand for connectivity grows, this charade continues. Initially intrigued by their whimsical appearances, I became increasingly uneasy about how technology stealthily alters our environment. My photographs reveal the towers' quirky disguises, showcasing their diverse forms and prevalence in our lives. They have become an unavoidable aspect of the iconic western road trip across the eight states I explored for this project. With the rollout of fifth-generation (5G) cellular technology, the landscape of cell towers is set to change. 5G employs smaller equipment that can be more easily concealed, potentially leading to the decline of these elaborately disguised towers, which may come to be seen as relics of the early 21st century, alongside other outdated architectural features.
Hong Kong based artist Ted Lau was always curious about North Korea having grown up seeing constant headlines about missile tests and nuclear weapons. It was after seeing Andreas Gursky's work in North Korea that he decided one day he had to visit the country. In 2019, an opportunity arose and he embarked on an exploratory journey to see what life was really like in this mysterious place. The results of his travels are captured in a new book peering behind the veil of the secretive country of North Korea.
Family Resemblance is a multi-year photo project that documents people young and old, who are genetically related, and bear a strong resemblance to one another.