Three New Photography Books: Milan's Urban Transformation, Hidden Portraits, and Mixed-Race Identity
Three new photography books have been launched, each focusing on unique subjects. 'Inspiring Cities', overseen by Fulvio Irace and released by Skira with support from COIMA, chronicles Milan's urban evolution over the past fifty years. It showcases Gabriele Basilico's monochrome images from the 1970s to the 1990s alongside color photographs by Iwan Baan, and includes discussions with architects such as Stefano Boeri and Antonio Citterio. 'Hidden Portraits. Ritratti ri-velati', authored by Volker Hermes and published by 5 Continents Editions, features collages that obscure faces in historical portraits, delving into themes of identity and social facades. Lastly, 'Romanzo Meticcio' by Davide Degano, published by Artphilein, examines migration and mixed-race identity in Italy, referencing 'La difesa della razza' and incorporating writings from David Forgacs and Igiaba Scego.
Key facts
- Three photography books published: 'Inspiring Cities', 'Hidden Portraits', and 'Romanzo Meticcio'.
- 'Inspiring Cities' curated by Fulvio Irace, published by Skira, patronized by COIMA for its 50th anniversary.
- Book features photos by Gabriele Basilico (black-and-white, 1970s-1990s) and Iwan Baan (color, contemporary).
- Includes interviews with 30 architects: Stefano Boeri, Antonio Citterio, Patricia Viel, Colin Koop, Mario Cucinella, Michele De Lucchi, Liz Diller, Gregg Jones, Pierluigi Nicolin, Fabio Novembre, Lee Polisano, Carlo Ratti, Cino Zucchi.
- 'Hidden Portraits' by Volker Hermes, texts by Till-Holger Borchert and Francesca Raimondi, published by 5 Continents Editions.
- Hermes' collages obscure faces in historical portraits from 15th-18th centuries, started during COVID.
- 'Romanzo Meticcio' by Davide Degano, published by Artphilein, includes texts by David Forgacs, Davide Valeri, Igiaba Scego.
- Degano's work references fascist magazine 'La difesa della razza' and Cesare Lombroso, features migrants and descendants.
- Book highlights an innkeeper from Sequals who idolizes Mussolini and Primo Carnera.
Entities
Artists
- Gabriele Basilico
- Iwan Baan
- Volker Hermes
- Davide Degano
- Stefano Boeri
- Antonio Citterio
- Patricia Viel
- Colin Koop
- Mario Cucinella
- Michele De Lucchi
- Liz Diller
- Gregg Jones
- Pierluigi Nicolin
- Fabio Novembre
- Lee Polisano
- Carlo Ratti
- Cino Zucchi
- Telesio Interlandi
- Cesare Lombroso
- Primo Carnera
Institutions
- Skira
- COIMA
- 5 Continents Editions
- Artphilein
- Accademia di Düsseldorf
- La difesa della razza
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Sequals
- Düsseldorf
- Germany