Background information
"Michael SCHMIDT, born in Berlin in 1945, is one of Germany's greatest photographers. Following his photo volume 'Waffenruhe' (engl. Ceasefire) project in 1987 (book and international touring exhibition), he addresses the question of 'U-ni-ty' in this book. Michael SCHMIDT traces the symbolism and iconography of political systems, their propaganda and the images of humankind they project. He explores unity, or one-ness, of individual and state, seeking out the discrepancies and the correlations.
Content
In his work he mixes found images with those of his own making to the point where reality and imagination merge, creating a densely woven structure of associations and emotions.
Additional information
The photo volume 'EIN-HEIT' (also published as English edition, named 'U-NI-TY') was published to coincide with an exhibition in the Museum of Modern Art,
New York in 1996 and a tour to such venues as the Sprengel Museum in
Hanover and the Albertinium in Dresden, as well as a 1996 retrospective
show of his work at the Photographer's Gallery in London." (© Scalo Verlag, 1996)
In 2022 a reissue was published (only as German edition, 'EIN-HEIT').
About German photographer, Michael SCHMIDT (1945-2014)
Photo books by and about Michael SCHMIDT
- Ed(s)/Author(s)
- Thomas Weski
- Format
- HC (no dust jacket, as issued), 19,5 x 26,5 x 3 cm., 316 pp., b/w ills., text language: English