Abandoned: Unilateralism

We in the West are often taught that our ancient roots, Roman and Greek, are solely, uniquely, even exceptional cultures, largely isolated in their brilliance. Plato’s readily acknowledged Egyptian and other eastern influences as somehow extraordinary, an “orientalist” view, despite readily acknowledging the influence of these past cultures within his own heritage.

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ABANDONED SERIES
The series brings together photobooks that each in its own way explore how we see and deal with things abandoned, past by.  Covering a wide thematic spectrum  – ranging from architecture to everyday objects – the titles ultimately share a common interest in how we deal with the transitory nature of the world around us.