Noris Cocci's New York State of Mind: A Photographic Journey Through Light and Shadow
Published in 2024 by TG Publishing, Noris Cocci's photobook *New York State of Mind* presents a unique perspective on New York City, emphasizing the often-ignored experiences rather than its famous sights. This bilingual hardcover spans 96 pages and includes writings by Angelo Raffaele Turetta and Rosamund Brennan. Turetta, who has yet to set foot in New York, finds the visuals to be transformative. Opening with a quote from Georgia O'Keeffe, the book showcases moments from Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, revealing the emotional depth of urban life. Cocci’s latest work, building on his earlier projects, encourages street photography lovers to delve into the city's intricate realities.
Key facts
- New York State of Mind by Noris Cocci was published in 2024 by TG Publishing.
- The book is 96 pages, hardcover, measures 24.7 x 30.7 cm, and is bilingual in Italian and English.
- Texts are by Angelo Raffaele Turetta, a still photographer and 2001 World Press Photo winner, and Australian critic Rosamund Brennan.
- Turetta has never been to New York but feels familiar with it through these images.
- The book opens with a quote from Georgia O'Keeffe about painting New York as felt, not as seen.
- Cocci photographed Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, focusing on fleeting, abstract moments.
- The series is described as an elegy to urban life and an emotional landscape.
- New York State of Mind follows Cocci's previous projects Snowsnap and Sicilian Elements.
Entities
Artists
- Noris Cocci
- Angelo Raffaele Turetta
- Rosamund Brennan
- Georgia O'Keeffe
Institutions
- TG Publishing
- World Press Photo
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Manhattan
- Brooklyn
- Queens
- Empire State Building