Stephanie Dupre Routh's 'Atlas of Invisible Things' Explores Morocco, Memory and Gender

Stephanie Dupre Routh's monograph, Atlas of Invisible Things, has been released by Kehrer Verlag. This work combines photography with an extensive essay that delves into themes of place, gender, and time, focusing on Marrakesh and Essaouira in Morocco. Routh perceives Marrakesh as a vessel of memories, while Essaouira presents a psychological challenge. The essay originated during her travels in Morocco, and she returned to capture images after finalizing the text. The term 'Atlas' represents both a geographical map and a mountain range in Morocco. Routh examines gender as an abstract notion and views time as interwoven. A key inquiry throughout the piece is, 'Is this real?' Her earlier works include Where the Ocean Drinks the Sky (2021) and Daydream in Memories of Youth (2024).