About the South-African photographer, David GOLDBLATT (1930 - 2018)

David GOLDBLATT was a South African photographer who was known for documenting his homeland during and after apartheid. He lived in Johannesburg, where he had been working as a professional photographer since 1962 with commissioned work for advertising and magazines as well as working on free projects on the social problems of South Africa and apartheid. He also created seminal visual essays that explored various topics united by his main concern: the values with which South Africans shaped their world and their expression in their landscapes.

Photo books by and on the work of David GOLDBLATT (a selection)

'Some Afrikaners Photographed' (1975, 2020); 'In Boksburg' (1982, 2016); 'Intersections' (2005); 'Books on Books #7 - 'In Boksburg by David Goldblatt' (2010); 'On the Mines' (2012); 'The Transported of KwaNdebele' (2013); 'Structures of Dominion and Democracy' (2018); 'The Last Interview' (2019); 'Ex Offenders at the Scene of Crime' (2020); 'Fietas Fractured' (coming soon)


The out-of-print volume 'The Hasselblad Award 2006' presents works by South African photographer David GOLDBLATT from 2004 to 2006 that address the country's situation in the post-apartheid era, including a number of his new triptychs on folding panels.
48,00 € Weight 1 kg
Gebundene Ausgabe mit Schutzumschlag, 29 x 26,5 cm., 255 S., S/W- und Farbaufnahmen, deutsch-sprachiger Text - GERMAN TEXT ONLY!
from 68,00 € Weight 2 kg
Re-edit, linen bound HC, 26 x 25 cm., 104 pp., 77 tritone b/w ills., text language: English
45,00 € *
In 'Intersections,' David GOLDBLATT explores the aftermath of apartheid in and outside Johannesburg. Made up entirely of color works, it reveals the contrasts that define South Africa while marking the beginning of an important new phase in his work.
from 25,00 € Weight 1.6 kg
Re-edit, linen bound HC with dust jacket, 28,5 x 28,5 cm, 180 pp., b/w ills., text language: English
58,00 € Weight 1.6 kg
'Structures of Dominion and Democracy' reconstructs the history of some publications of series by David GOLDBLATT and illuminates his work in the context of South Africa's political, cultural history, as well as his contribution to photographic history.
48,00 € *
'Photographers References No.1' exposes the creative processes of South African photographer David GOLDBLATT. It provides insights into his practice by revealing personal references and influences that have helped shape his distinctive visual language.
from 78,00 € Weight 0.3 kg
Linen bound HC, 29 x 33 cm., 256 pp., 95 ills., text language: English
58,00 € *
Out-of-print photo volume 'South Africa. The Structure of Things Then' represents the culmination of photography, research and writing by David GOLDBLATT. His more than 30 years of experience lends a meaningful undertone to the carefully composed images.
50,00 € Weight 1.9 kg
The images in the volume 'Partuclars' by South African photographer David GOLDBLATT were taken beginning in 1975, but the first edition of the book was published in 2003. For this re-edit, he has revised the original version of the book.
58,00 € *