This book is the republished version of hong kong outside, which was part of the two book set hong kong inside outside. German photographer michael wolf captured in his serie architecture of density, images that acutely acknowledge the landscapes. Architecture of density audio interview and photographs of the artist. It is published by pepperoni books and features 128 pages of incredible imagery. Michael wolf hong kong inside outside, peperoni books, 2009. Michael wolf s most popular book is chinese propaganda posters. Apr 01, 20 the series is also available as a book entitled, architecture of density. Michael wolf s photographs document the architecture and vernacular cultures of megacities. Through various projects michael wolf investigates aspects of modern life in. Apr 29, 2019 michael wolf, via bruce silverstein gallery, new york by then he had begun wading into fineart photography, looking for quirky details of life in crowded hong kong. Googles mapping tools spawn new breed of art projects.
Michael wolf architecture of density stand alone volume. Photographer michael wolf creates highly detailed largescale views of highrise structures that are homes to millions in modern hong kong. Apr 26, 2019 michael wolfs architecture of density. Focused on the specific visual elements he has depicted high density living in one of the worlds most crowded cities like nobody has before. Signed michael wolf on a label adhered to the reverse. The robert koch gallery was the first gallery to represent michael wolf, and did so exclusively for many years, presenting wolf s first exhibition of his breakthrough project architecture of density in 2005 and later the first gallery exhibition of transparent city in 2008. For architecture of density, wolfs photographic technique removed any sky or horizon line from his depictions of hong kong buildings, flattening his subjects until. These surreal photos of hong kongs aging towers arent doctored. Bruce silverstein gallery represents the estate of michael wolf. See more ideas about michael wolf, wolf photography, wolf. Flowers gallery will be holding an exhibition of iconic works by photographer michael wolfs series. This book has been published before as part of the twobook set hong kong inside outside, which is completely sold out. Architecture of density robert koch gallery michael. Apr 26, 2019 hong kongbased photographer michael wolf is best known for architecture of density, which shows the citys tower blocks as dramatic geometric abstractions, and tokyo compression, which captures.
He addressed the realities of 21st century metropolitan existence, one defined by constant access, vanishing privacy, and unlimited exposure. Feb 10, 2014 michael wolf has lived there since 1994, and has seen the rapid growth in people and buildings first hand. This book has been published before as part of the two book set hong kong inside outside, which is completely sold out. Jul 06, 2015 with a strong sense of color and his characteristic genius for composition and abstraction, wolf captures the density and humanity of urban life through a citys architecture, and manages to astound the viewer with a fresh perspective, as he had done so brilliantly in hong kong with his highlyacclaimed architecture of density. Now architecture of density comes in a new edition as a stand alone book. Michael wolf has 76 books on goodreads with 1173 ratings. Wolf s body of work, while centering almost exclusively on urban hubs in asia, captures a universal, rather than cityspecific, reality. For architecture of density, wolf fashioned a distinctive style of photography. Apr 26, 2019 hong kong michael wolf, a photographer who was known for his vertiginous depictions of rainbowhued skyscrapers in hong kong as well as the minutiae of everyday life there, died on thursday at.
Learn more about the piece and artist, and its final selling price. Architecture of density photographer michael wolf creates highly detailed largescale views of highrise structures that are homes to millions in modern hong kong. Palettes drawn directly from the highest density of civilization, a true indication that. Photographer michael wolf, chronicler of hong kongs highdensity. The large scale works examine the architecture of the city by leaving convention to one side. Photographers gallery london michael wolf amsterdam art wolf life contemporary photography retro design london england street photography wolf photography. Oct 01, 2012 this book is the republished version of hong kong outside, which was part of the two book set hong kong inside outside. Wolf published over 30 photo books in his life time. Photographer michael wolf, whose images celebrated life in. Apr 03, 2021 architecture of density michael wolf michael wolf this book is the republished version of hong kong outside, which was part of the two book set hong kong inside outside. Depictions of architectural density in hong kong twistedsifter. Apr 05, 2020 this commitment and engagement remained central throughout his career.
Wolf s disorienting vantage point gives the viewer the feeling that the buildings extend indefinitely, which perhaps is the spatial experience of hong kongs inhabitants. Michael wolf photographs crumbling buildings in need of repair, brand new. Books by michael wolf author of chinese propaganda posters. Architecture of density 2014 flowers gallery will be holding an exhibition of iconic works from acclaimed photographer michael wolfs series. Photographer michael wolf, whose images celebrated life in hong. In wolf s new book, the architecture of density, he collects some of his most staggering architectural photos of the citys supertalls. His most wellknown work is the 2009 book architecture.
In his vibrantly colorful interpretation of the graphic architectural scapes he has created a beautiful swatch book of palettes. Michael wolf architecture of density stand alone volume of hong kong inside outside. Michael wolf books list of books by author michael wolf. Known for its cropped studies of dense urban landscapes, michael wolf s architecture of density series. The second version of the book will be available for sale in bookstore and online in fall 2018. This commitment and engagement remained central throughout his career. Wolf investigated new perspectives on urban life and its structure in the digital age. Below are a selection of wolf s photos of his home, hong kong. Architecture of density is the photographers examination of the city and its buildings, one in which the context is largely removed and the scale is only understandable when viewed in relation to itself. Focused on the specific visual elements michael wolf has depicted high density living in one of the world s most crowded cities like nobody has before. Architecture of density michael wolf flowers gallery. This work is from an edition of nine plus two artists proofs. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Flowers gallery will be holding an exhibition of iconic works from acclaimed photographer michael wolf s series.
German photographer michael wolf captured in his serie architecture of density, images that acutely acknowledge the landscapes overwhelming concentration of soaring buildings and skyscrapers in hong kong. The photographs depict the vibrant city of hong kong from an inimitable perspective and have never been presented at this scale before in london. Depicting the dense urban structure of hong kong, michael wolf s photographs first emerged in the 1990s wolf went to live in 1994 the photographs depict the vibrant city of hong kong from an inimitable perspective and the architecture of density series veers between the inhuman size and monolithic repetition of the citys housing units complexes and the intimate details of the lives lived. Stimulated by the regions complex urban dynamics, he makes dizzying large scale color photographs of its architecture. Michael wolf, whose photos of hong kong showed its density, dead. Wolfs most wellknown work is the 2009 book architecture of density. See all books authored by michael wolf, including the catchers of heaven. Mindblowing architectural density in hong kong bored panda. Michael wolf, whose photos of hong kong showed its density. Hong kong inside outside combines two major series of his work titled architecture of density and 100 x 100. In a city where the only way to build is up, michael wolf depicts the immensity of hong kongs architecture. Known for its cropped studies of dense urban landscapes, michael wolf s architecture of density series captures hong kongs highly compressed, often.
Architecture of density the outside volume of hong. His last book project, cheung chau sunrises, was published this year, and. Michael wolf hong kong inside outside, peperoni books. Michael wolf architecture of density book luxury modern. For the book architecture of density, michael wolf fashioned a distinctive style of photography. His architecture of density series documents building exteriors that have repetitive and symmetric windows. Apr 26, 2019 wolf is survived by his wife, barbara, and son, jasper. Mar 25, 2010 in michael wolf s architecture of density series he documents the complex urban dynamics of hong kong, one the most densely populated metropolitan areas in the world. For more than 14 years german photographer michael wolf has been living in hong kong. The majority of its citizens live in flats in highrise buildings. Flowers gallery will be holding an exhibition of iconic works from acclaimed photographer mich ael wolfs series. Our gallery is honored to have mounted twelve exhibitions of michael.
Robert koch gallery is pleased to present architecture of density, an exhibition of large scale color photographs by michael wolf. Architecture of density by michael wolf 49ph atlas of. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Previously published as part of the two book set hong kong inside outside, which sold out, architecture of density is a new. This was michael in a nutshell, curious about life, art and photography, a sensitive observer who perceived the world like no. Michael wolf has lived and worked in hong kong for ten years. Michael wolf, who photographed skyscrapers minus the sky. Architecture of density by michael wolf 49ph atlas of places. Follow the author similar authors to follow michael wolf. The photographic series architecture of density is one of michael wolf s most renowned bodies of work, demonstrating his sustained exploration of life in megacities. One of the most densely populated metropolitan areas in the world, hong kong has an overall density of nearly 6,700 people per square kilometer. Presented as large scale, abstracted vistas of hong kongs highrise apartment buildings, wolf s images show the effects of rapid development and complex social dynamics in one of the worlds most densely populated ci.
Buy michael wolf architecture of density stand alone volume of hong kong inside outside 3rd edition by wolf, michael isbn. Presented as large scale, abstracted vistas of hong kongs highrise apartment buildings, wolf s images show the effects of rapid development and complex social dynamics in one of the worlds most densely populated cities. During his more than 14 years in hong kong, germanborn photographer michael wolf s perspective on his adopted city has boiled down to an essence of density the hemmedin, closely built environment which shapes everything from its peoples lifestyles to their outlooks and even dreams. Architecture of density photographs bymichael wolf lensculture. Architecture of density the outside volume of hong kong insideoutside. Real fake art peperoni books, 2011, tokyo compression peperoni. He removes any sky or horizon line from the frame and flattens the space until it becomes a relentless abstraction of urban expansion, with no escape for the viewers eye. Hong kong architecture of density by michael wolf archeyes. In architecture of density, wolf investigates these vibrant city blocks, finding mesmerizing abstractions in the buildings facades. Michael wolf architecture of density 2014 catawiki. Michael wolf architecture of density book luxury modern design. For more fascinating photography, be sure to check out michael wolfs extensive portfolio at. Architecture of density photographs bymichael wolf. With a magazine youre always confined to pictures on a page.
In art theres no rules, you can do whatever you want. Wolf has lived and worked in hong kong for ten years. He rids his interesting photos of any context, such above or the earth below, and rarely includes people, either. Michael wolf architecture of density 2014 photography quantity.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He photographed, for example, the tools that workers stored in back alleys connected to kitchens and gloves hanging from industrial pipes and bamboo scaffolding, ballooning in the. Architecture of density the outside volume of hong kong insideoutside hardcover december 17. Oct 31, 2017 the skyscrapers of hong kong as youve never imagined them before. A trilogy, and speed understanding and installing home networks, and more on. Stunning and sobering, the photographs of highrise apartment buildings in hong kong by german photographer michael wolf reveal his personal fascination. Focused on the specific visual elements michael wolf has depicted high density living in one of the worlds most crowded cities like nobody has before. Using specific stylistic devices to eliminate horizon and sky, wolf creates a. The very aesthetic aspect of these images, their formal beauty, is all the more disturbing. Focused on the specific visual elements michael wolf has depicted high density living in one of the worlds most crowded cities like nobody has. All about michael wolf, photographer spotlight on all about photo. This edition features michael wolf s architecture of density 91 on the cover image above. The series is also available as a book entitled, architecture of density. Peperoni books, asia one books this book is the republished version of hong kong outside, which was part of the twobook set hong kong inside outside.
Stunning and sobering, the photographs of highrise apartment buildings in hong kong by german photographer. Stimulated by the regions complex urban dynamics, he makes dizzying photographs of its architecture. Architecture of density robert koch gallery michael wolf. Inspired by the unique architecture of hong kong, german photographer michael wolf sets out to capture the essence of the citys utilitarian apartment units. Jun 03, 2016 german photographer michael wolf captured in his serie architecture of density, images that acutely acknowledge the landscapes overwhelming concentration of soaring buildings and skyscrapers in hong kong.
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