Description

Frank Thiel's photographs are unique reflections upon the urban landscape of Berlin, that twentieth-century patchwork of architecture and intellect. Thiel, born in 1966 in Kleinmachnow, near Berlin, describes a type of architecture in transition, the formation of a new political space within urban structures, but his real subject matter is the incomplete: he prefers the process of construction over the end result, and persistently pursues the aesthetics of temporality and change. Thiel's photographs seem to refer to a larger narrative context, yet they also explore the relationship of photography to painting and sculpture. Thiel's special ability to inscribe the dialectic relationship between ideology and aesthetics in his photographs also prevents any appearance of sentimentality. This extensive monograph is the first to feature all of Thiel's important photographic series on this theme.

Synopsis

Title: Frank Thiel: A Berlin Decade 1995-2005
Author/Publisher: Robert Hobbs, David Moos; Hatje Cantz Verlag Gmbh & Co Kg
Publication Year: 2007
Format: 260-page Illustrated First Edition Hardcover with Dust Jacket

This compelling first edition presents a deep dive into the photographic work of Frank Thiel, capturing a pivotal decade in Berlin's history from 1995 to 2005. A significant coffee table book, it offers a visual exploration of the city's urban landscape, architecture, and ongoing transformation.

Through Thiel's lens, the reader encounters Berlin as a dynamic canvas of evolving structures and emerging spaces. The collection delves into architectural and industrial subjects, serving as a powerful photoessay on the formation of new political and social environments within the city's post-reunification fabric.

• Berlin in Transition: This volume meticulously documents Berlin's architectural and industrial metamorphosis during a critical ten-year period, reflecting the city's ongoing post-reunification reconstruction and the creation of new urban identities.
• The Art of the Incomplete: Frank Thiel's distinctive artistic perspective is highlighted, with his focus on construction processes and evolving urban structures rather than completed monuments, revealing the underlying narratives of a city perpetually in progress.
• Critical Commentary: Accompanied by insights from authors Robert Hobbs and David Moos, the photographs are contextualised, offering deeper understanding of Thiel's artistic intentions and the historical significance of his chosen subjects.

As a first edition from a respected art publisher, this handsome hardcover is an essential acquisition for collectors of contemporary photography, particularly those with an interest in urban landscapes, architectural studies, and the unique history of Berlin.

Condition

This item has been professionally inspected and is in Very Good condition. Please refer to the photographs for detailed visual assessment.

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