u-ni-ty
first scalo edition, 1996.
"michael schmidt, born in berlin in 1945, is one of germany's most famous photographers. in this artist's book, he traces the universal iconography of political systems and the images of humankind they project. addressing the complex relationship between the individual and the state, he asks how we can resist the loss of individuality inherent in systems of mass control."
published to accompany the exhibition michael schmidt: u-ni-ty at the museum of modern art, new york, january 18 - march 26, 1996; at sprengel museum hannover, may 26 - august 4, 1996; at staatliche kunstammlungen dresden, gemäldegalerie neue meister, albertinum, dresden spring 1997.
zürich: scalo. isbn: 1-881616-64-9. 7.5 x 10.25 inches. 314 pages. hardcover. bound in cloth-covered boards. book condition: negligible shelfwear. near fine. Item #2691
Price: $300.00