Stephen Shore

Stephen Shore (1947)

Synopsis

Stephen Shore's influential photography captures ordinary America with extraordinary impact, focusing on the mundane to reveal hidden beauty. In the 1970s, Shore traveled across the continent creating "American Surfaces" and "Uncommon Places," exploring the diaristic snapshot and monumentalized landscape styles. He was a pioneer of color photography, highlighting America's vibrant yet sometimes garish palette. Shore's earlier work includes a project at Andy Warhol's Factory in the 1960s and conceptual pieces inspired by New York's 1950s art scene. Throughout his career, Shore has adeptly transitioned between various styles and formats, maintaining his pivotal role in contemporary art.

Book Details

ISBN-10:
0714846627
ISBN-13:
9780714846620
PUBLISHER:
Phaidon
YEAR:
2008
EDITION:
First Edition
BINDING:
Paperback
PAGES:
160 pages
SIZE:
25 x 29 cm (approx.)
LANGUAGE:
English
Contemporary Artists series

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