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Amis, Martin (Photographer)2022
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While working on his previous project 'This Land', Martin Amis noticed the prevalence of closed premises, and began to explore this phenomenon further. Between 2019 and 2022, Amis photographed closed shops across Kent, gradually building a picture of how British towns are being reshaped by the decline of the high street. From pubs, post offices and bookshops to newsagents and social clubs, these spaces once served a vital role for communities. Focusing on the overlooked elements and architectural details, Amis captures the multiple layers of these buildings as they have morphed over the years, each revealing signs of social change. Photographed in deadpan monochrome, these vacant storefronts are symbolic of a greater loss: the sense of community and cultural identity these spaces foster.
Main title:
Closed / Martin Amis.
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Imprint:
Whitstable : Photo Editions Ltd, 2022.
Collation:
43 unnumered leaves,10 pages : chiefly illustrations (black and white) ; 29 cm.
ISBN:
9781916905443 (hbk spiral)
Language:
English
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BRN:
2615299
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