Claire Rosen's 'Birds of a Feather' Book Explores Domestication Through Avian Portraits

Claire Rosen, a photographer, has unveiled her latest monograph, 'Birds of a Feather,' which was published by Warwick Editions in December 2025. This book showcases around 120 images from her ongoing series that captures birds set against intricately designed wallpaper. Through her work, Rosen explores themes such as domestication, human longing, and the displacement of wildlife from their natural environments. She utilizes Victorian-inspired wallpaper designs to establish visual coherence while reflecting the artificial spaces inhabited by pet birds. Influenced by 18th-century naturalist George Edwards and Victorian bird art, the project also addresses historical practices of colonization that contributed to aviary collections. Collaborating with editor Beth Taubner, designer Caleb Cain Marcus, and retoucher Bec Manson, Rosen's book features essays by Femke Speelman and Joel Sartore. Printed in Florence by ABC Tipografia, with color oversight from Lorenzo Tugnoli, her photographic work is shaped by encounters with animals, drawing inspiration from Beatrix Potter and Dutch still-life traditions. Previous series include 'Fantastical Feasts,' 'The Burrow of Warwick,' 'Curious Cats,' and 'Persephone's Feast.'