Aperture Publishes 'The Lives of Images, Vol. 1' Edited by Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa

Aperture has unveiled 'The Lives of Images, Vol. 1: Repetition, Reproduction, and Circulation', a thematic anthology curated by Stanley Wolukau-Wanambwa. This volume delves into the various stages of images, such as their distribution, reception, consumption, and aggregation, while also examining how technological reproduction influences social, cultural, and political contexts. Included are essays from notable contributors including Giorgio Agamben, Kate Palmer Albers, and Hito Steyerl, as well as two interviews with practitioners. The paperback spans 284 pages and was released on September 7, 2021, targeting educators, students, and photographers. Wolukau-Wanambwa, a photographer and writer, serves as the graduate director of the photography MFA program at Rhode Island School of Design and has exhibited in prominent venues.