Aperture 249 Explores the Role of Reference in Art and Image-Making
The Winter 2022 edition of Aperture magazine, named 'Reference,' delves into the influence of images on the creation of new artistic endeavors across fashion, architecture, film, and print. This issue features a dialogue between curator Ekow Eshun and designer Grace Wales Bonner, an interview with artist William Kentridge, and insights from critic Mimi Zeiger on Johnston Marklee. Additionally, Jesse Dorris contributes an essay on handmade zines, while David Campany discusses the roles of photographs. Artists such as James Welling and Jojo Gronostay are also highlighted. The Photobook Review begins with an interview with Ramón Reverté, alongside critiques by Vince Aletti and others. Other notable content includes works on Joan Didion, Qiana Mestrich, Alfredo Jaar, Gordon Parks, and a curriculum by Sam Contis. Released on December 6, 2022, this issue consists of 136 pages and is identified by ISBN 9781597115278.
Key facts
- Aperture 249 is titled 'Reference' and published Winter 2022.
- Issue includes conversation between Ekow Eshun and Grace Wales Bonner.
- Features interview with William Kentridge on images underlying his work.
- Mimi Zeiger writes on Johnston Marklee architectural studio.
- Jesse Dorris contributes essay on handmade zines.
- David Campany discusses function and purpose of photographs.
- Highlights artists: James Welling, Jojo Gronostay, Deborah Turbeville, Sheida Soleimani, Katrien de Blauwer, Stephanie Syjuco.
- Photobook Review includes interview with Ramón Reverté of Editorial RM.
- Reviews photobooks by Vince Aletti, Phyllis Christopher, Moe Suzuki, Nancy Holt, Richard Misrach, N.V. Parekh.
- Agenda covers Joan Didion, Nan Goldin, Johan van der Keuken, John Waters.
- Lovia Gyarkye on Qiana Mestrich's archive about Black women at work.
- Brian Sholis on Alfredo Jaar and Life magazine.
- Yxta Maya Murray on Gordon Parks's 1960s photographs of Stokely Carmichael.
- Sam Contis on Annie Ernaux, Ingrid Pollard, and Chinati Foundation landscapes.
- Publication date: December 6, 2022.
- Paperback, 136 pages, ISBN 9781597115278.
Entities
Artists
- Ekow Eshun
- Grace Wales Bonner
- William Kentridge
- Mimi Zeiger
- Jesse Dorris
- David Campany
- James Welling
- Jojo Gronostay
- Deborah Turbeville
- Sheida Soleimani
- Katrien de Blauwer
- Stephanie Syjuco
- Ramón Reverté
- Vince Aletti
- Phyllis Christopher
- Moe Suzuki
- Nancy Holt
- Richard Misrach
- N.V. Parekh
- Joan Didion
- Nan Goldin
- Johan van der Keuken
- John Waters
- Lovia Gyarkye
- Qiana Mestrich
- Brian Sholis
- Alfredo Jaar
- Yxta Maya Murray
- Gordon Parks
- Stokely Carmichael
- Sam Contis
- Annie Ernaux
- Ingrid Pollard
- Laurie Simmons
- Jonathan Cane
- Mikelle Street
- Thessaly La Force
- Kate Palmer Albers
- Sara Knelman
- Haleh Anvari
- Coralie Kraft
Institutions
- Aperture magazine
- Editorial RM
- Chinati Foundation
- Life magazine
- Johnston Marklee
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States