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« KA-BOOM » by Andrea Botto is a fictional explosive manual in which sourced vintage photographs encounter staged do-it-yourself explosive construction images, with the photographs Andrea Botto has shot of real non-military explosions. The result is a sophisticated enquiry of photography’s contemporary status, in which numerous questions are raised and no simple answers are given. » from « Photos as text » by Ilaria Bonacossa, published in Andrea Botto « KA-BOOM The Explosion of Landscape », Editions Bessard, Paris.

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Best #PhotoBook of nthe year by Elisabeth AVEDON : « Tales Of Lipstick And Virtue » :BeSpoke Collection byAnna Ehrenstein. Elizabeth Avedon said: My Round-Up of Best Photography Books of 2017! I know there are a lot of great « Best Books » lists out there so I’ve tried to include several off the beaten path for you here. Part II in a few days. http://elizabethavedon.blogspot.com/…/best-photography-book…

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The iconic bowler hat,the long black braids, the adjusted corset and the brightly colored puffed skirt: their out t is well known all around the world. The mythical cholitas are a strong symbol of Bolivia. Discriminated against for a long time, they are now very much a driving force in Bolivia. in scenes that were unimaginable 10 or 20 years ago, nowadays they have real clout in the economic, political and even fashion worlds. the cholitas have managed to nd their place in modern society without denying their collective past. they are an expression of the dignity of indian populations. this photographic series aims to renew insight into Bolivian womanhood. it also carries with it new identity af rmations and re ects the social changes on the march in the country.