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Exploring the intersection of photography and Art Brut, this book delves into Roger Ballen's career while highlighting his unique artistic vision. It showcases a curated selection of his photographs, alongside installations created specifically for the Halle Saint Pierre exhibition. Additionally, it includes images of objects and artworks from Ballen's personal Art Brut collection, providing a comprehensive look at his influences and contributions to contemporary art.

A pathbreaking, new intellectual biography of the composer and conductor Wilhelm Furtwangler.

Focusing on the vanishing essence of 'Old Africa,' the book captures Roger Ballen's journeys through South Africa's small towns from 1982 to 1986. Through his lens, he documents the unique landscapes, cultures, and communities that define these areas, offering a poignant reflection on their rapid transformation and the stories that may soon be lost. Ballen's exploration highlights both the beauty and the challenges faced by these towns, preserving their legacy in a changing world.

Scripts and Strategies in Hypnotherapy Volumes 1 and 2 have been combined to create a single comprehensive source of scripts and strategies that can be used by hypnotherapists to build a successful framework for any therapy session.

This monograph showcases the innovative artistry of a prominent contemporary image-maker, featuring a collection of unique visual works. The updated edition includes previously unpublished pieces, offering fresh insights into the artist's creative evolution and distinctive style. It serves as both a comprehensive overview of the artist's contributions to the field and a celebration of their ongoing influence in the world of visual art.

An exploration of “the Ballenesque” over the four-decade-long career of this daring artist—representing an entirely fresh edit by Roger Ballen himself and featuring many previously unpublished images Roger Ballen is best known for his psychologically powerful and intricately layered images that exist in a space between painting, drawing, installation, and photography. Ballenesque is the first comprehensive retrospective of his work. Separated into four parts, Ballenesque takes readers on a chronological journey through Ballen’s entire oeuvre, including both iconic images and previously unpublished works. Part I explores Ballen’s formative artistic influences and his later rediscovery of boyhood through photography, culminating in his first published monograph, Boyhood, in 1979. Part II charts the period between 1980 and 2000, during which time he released his seminal monograph Outland. Part III covers the years 2000–2013, when Ballen achieved global recognition and his work began to veer away from portraiture altogether. Finally, in Part IV, Ballen reflects on his career. With more than 300 photographs and an introduction by Robert JC Young, this book provides both a new way of seeing Ballen’s work for those who already follow his career and a comprehensive introduction for those encountering his striking photographs for the first time.

Exploring the interplay between photography, drawing, the mind, and the body, this book delves into the author's observations of communities engaging in the act of drawing on windows. The collection of photographs captures a unique realm that blends earthly and otherworldly elements, intertwining physicality with spirituality, and invites readers to reflect on the deeper connections between art and human experience.

Combining poetry and photography, this work evokes haunting visions and deep yearnings for an existence beyond our own. It explores both ancient and contemporary interpretations of the afterlife, creating a thrilling experience that delves into the mysteries surrounding death and what may lie beyond.

Das Museum Tinguely präsentiert die Ausstellung „Roger Ballen. Call of the Void“ als achte Folge der Serie Danse macabre, die auf Jean Tinguelys Spätwerk „Mengele Totentanz“ Bezug nimmt. Im Gegensatz zu vorherigen Ausstellungen, die sich um Tanz oder Apokalypse drehten, fokussiert sich diese auf die verstörende Stimmung von Ballens Fotografien und Installationen. Ballen hinterfragt die menschliche Psyche und stellt Fragen nach dem Sein und Werden. Er beschreibt seine Ausstellung als Versuch, zentrale Fragen der menschlichen Existenz zu beleuchten: Woher kommen wir? Warum sind wir hier? Wohin gehen wir, wenn wir sterben? Obwohl er keine Antworten verspricht, hofft er, dass die Ausstellung die Wahrnehmung der Betrachter herausfordert und einen Prozess der Selbsterkundung anstößt. Die Ausstellung besteht aus zwei Teilen, die sich gegenseitig ergänzen. An den Wänden sind Fotografien aus Ballens letzten analogen Serien „Asylum of the Birds“ und „Roger's Rats“ zu sehen. Im Zentrum des Raumes steht eine Hütte, die eine ärmliche Behausung von Menschen am Rande der Gesellschaft darstellt, ein wiederkehrendes Motiv in Ballens Werk.