Alain Levitt's New Photobook Captures the Chaos and Love of Family Life
Alain Levitt's new photobook, 'Sorry, Now You Say Sorry,' chronicles five years of his family life, centering on his daughters, Ludvine and Rima. Released by SUPERLABO, the book showcases vivid, flash-filled close-ups of birthdays, dress-up games, and playful moments, highlighting the chaos and affection inherent in parenthood. After stepping back from photography post-2012, when his first daughter was born, Levitt returned to the craft in 2021, prompted by a campaign request from his friend Alex '2Tone' Erdmann, co-founder of Born x Raised. Inspired by his journey as a stay-at-home dad, he began capturing his daughters' raw emotions. The title reflects Rima's demand for apologies, symbolizing the family's dynamic. Levitt views this project as a healing journey, noting that fatherhood has reshaped his outlook on life and art. This book follows the 2024 release of 'NYC: 2000-2005,' which spotlighted the early 2000s club scene and featured personalities like Chloë Sevigny and Spike Jonze.
Key facts
- Alain Levitt's photobook 'Sorry, Now You Say Sorry' is published by SUPERLABO and is out now.
- The book documents Levitt's family life over the last five years, centered on his daughters Ludvine and Rima.
- Levitt is known for his photographs of New York City's downtown scene in the early 2000s.
- His 2024 book 'NYC: 2000-2005' featured Chloë Sevigny, Spike Jonze, the IRAK Crew, Dash Snow, and Mark Gonzales.
- Levitt stopped taking photos after the birth of his first daughter in 2012.
- He returned to photography in 2021 after Alex '2Tone' Erdmann asked him to shoot a campaign for Born x Raised.
- The title of the book comes from a phrase said by his daughter Rima.
- Levitt describes parenthood as a healing experience that changed his perspective on life.
Entities
Artists
- Alain Levitt
- Chloë Sevigny
- Spike Jonze
- Dash Snow
- Mark Gonzales
Institutions
- SUPERLABO
- Born x Raised
- IRAK Crew
Locations
- New York City
- United States