The book delves into the life and work of Czech photographer Miroslav Tichy, known for his unique approach using homemade cameras to capture thousands of photographs of women in Kyjov, Moravia during the 1960s and 70s. These images transform everyday scenes into captivating moments, reminiscent of works by Gerhard Richter and Sigmar Polke. Tichy's blurred, imperfect photos offered a subtle critique of Soviet cultural ideals amidst the Cold War and Prague Spring. A collaboration with the International Center of Photography, the book highlights Tichy's transition from painting to photography as a form of political expression under communist rule.
