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Taiyo Onorato & Nico Krebs — Book Cam 2
Taiyo Onorato & Nico Krebs

Book Cam 2

Taiyo Onorato & Nico Krebs' Book Cam 2 is a conceptual artwork that constructs a camera entirely from words and theoretical texts about photography rather than photographic equipment. This innovative work challenges conventional notions of what constitutes a camera and how photography operates. The piece engages with the intersection of language, knowledge, and visual representation.

Medium
‘We wanted to build a camera that is constructed from words about photography, not photographic equipment. The idea is to be able to photograph through a collected body of knowledge.’
Spotted At
Auction House · Phillips

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ULTIMATE Evening & Photographs Day Sales

May 18, 2018

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Taiyo Onorato & Nico Krebs, Book Cam 2

Taiyo Onorato & Nico Krebs' Book Cam 2 is a conceptual artwork that constructs a camera entirely from words and theoretical texts about photography rather than photographic equipment. This innovative work challenges conventional notions of what constitutes a camera and how photography operates. The piece engages with the intersection of language, knowledge, and visual representation.

Medium
‘We wanted to build a camera that is constructed from words about photography, not photographic equipment. The idea is to be able to photograph through a collected body of knowledge.’
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Monochrome, Photography, Thoughtful, Text-Based, Mixed Media, Conceptual Art, Experimental, Swiss, Innovative, Contemporary