Globe-spanning artist Fiona Tan presents the fourth publication in her continuallysurprising Vox Populi series: a ''snapshot'' of Switzerland selected from a randomcollection of family photo albums. These intimate, private pictures, when presentedas a collection, reveal shared intimacies and humor, and shared Swiss traditionssuch as Christmas holidays and dining tables laden with elaborate cakes andpastries. These may appear, at first glance, culturally specific, but when seen inthe context of the whole Vox Populi project, ...
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Globe-spanning artist Fiona Tan presents the fourth publication in her continuallysurprising Vox Populi series: a ''snapshot'' of Switzerland selected from a randomcollection of family photo albums. These intimate, private pictures, when presentedas a collection, reveal shared intimacies and humor, and shared Swiss traditionssuch as Christmas holidays and dining tables laden with elaborate cakes andpastries. These may appear, at first glance, culturally specific, but when seen inthe context of the whole Vox Populi project, shared and comparable traditionsclearly cross borders, nations and cultures. Drawing on the documentary tradition,this book gives an intensely private peek into the psyche of a nation.
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New. 1906012288. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened--Text in English, German, French and Italian. 128 pp.; 128 color illustrations. --with a bonus offer--
