The Chinese PhotobookCurated by Martin Parr and WassinkLundgren – Aperture Foundation NY
Description: In the last decade there has been a major reappraisal of the role and status of the photobook within the history of photography. Revisionist histories have added enormously to our understanding of the mediumâs culture, particularly in places that are often marginalized, such as Latin America and Africa. However, until now, only three Chinese photobooks have made it onto historiansâ short lists. Yet China has a fascinating history of photobook publishing, and Apertureâs exhibition The Chinese Photobook will reveal for the first time the richness and diversity of this heritage. Divided into six historical sections, it will delight and…
