The Social Photo
Jurgenson, Nathan (Author)
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Like Susan Sontag's On Photography to which it self-consciously responds, The Social Photo is slim, hard-bitten and picture-free. For if the average photo is ever dumber, photography matters even more; the social photo, in Mr. Jurgenson's phrase, has effected a "fusion of media and bodies" that has made every gallerygoer a cyborg.New York Times (Top Art Books of 2019) - Jason FaragoJurgenson is a good guide to our timesTLSJurgenson puts forth the useful proposition that most online photos are about sharing experiences, not creating memories.units of communication, more emojis or hieroglyphics ...
ISBN (SKU)
9781804298275
Pages
144
Weight
122g
Dimensions
198x129
Imprint
Verso
Published
06, January, 2026
Genres
Art & Design
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