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Días, published by Loose Joints is a tonal collage of places and days by Spanish photographer Pia Riverola. Renowned for her evocative, hazy imagery, the delicately-sequenced Días uses motion, blur, and dappled light to create a sensory and synaesthetic experience, transporting you to a memory long-forgotten, plucked from time. Riverola's dreamy images, soaked in atmosphere, evoke feelings of distance and travel: from neon-lit rainy Japanese nights, a Mediterranean breeze lifting a Spanish tablecloth, or Italian drizzle softly falling beneath an umbrella in a Roman garden.
A self-taught photographer, Riverola's images contain a casual offhandedness; candid like an overheard conversation, intimated and muffled like a late-night call with a friend, celebratory and in wonder of the world. As if peeling away the layers, the days of toil and tribulation to see the world anew, Días feels cleansing and deep in its essence, joyful yet sombre in the way Riverola's oblique evocations roll away before your eyes. With Días, Riverola continues to explore her passion for capturing the essence of place, inviting readers to immerse themselves in the poetic beauty of her journeys.
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57 by Francesco Gioia is a poetic exploration of urban life, capturing the fleeting moments that often go unnoticed. Through his lens, Gioia transforms the mundane into the extraordinary, revealing the hidden beauty in everyday scenes. His work invites viewers to pause and reflect, finding depth and emotion in the commonplace.
This collection, spanning photographs taken between 2020 and 2023, showcases Gioia’s unique ability to blend reality with dreamlike elements. His images, often characterized by creative framing and subtle abstractions, evoke a sense of timelessness and introspection. Influenced by the likes of Saul Leiter and Ernst Haas, Gioia’s work stands as a testament to the power of observation and the art of seeing.
Published by Parallel Editions in 2024, 57 is available in various editions, including standard, signed, and special editions featuring exclusive prints. Each copy is a testament to Gioia’s vision, offering a window into the nuanced tapestry of city life.
Format: Hardcover Cloth
Year: 2024
Publisher: Parallel Editions
Condition: New