Anton Corbijn: Favourite Darkness
Lisa Ortner-Kreil (Ed.), Ingried Brugger, Taous Dahmani, Sebastian Fasthuber
Kunstforum Wien & Hannibal, 2025
€49,50
Delve into the melancholic, introspective world of Anton Corbijn’s photography, and his unique perspective on celebrity. This book offers a profound look beyond the surface into the essence of his subjects, emphasising the authenticity and vulnerability in his images.
This book analyses Anton Corbijn’s diverse work through parameters such as image composition, structure, lighting, and viewer perspective, while also establishing references to art history. Artists in front of Corbijn’s camera appear undisguised and authentic, often achieved by placing his subjects in unusual settings. Dutch photographer Corbijn (b. 1955) who emphasises his desire “to be close to the creative people with the camera,” creates a unique, recognisable tone in his work. His melancholic, dark images reveal the vulnerability and transience of humanity, offering a glimpse behind the celebrity facade.
ISBN: 9789464941623
