Paisajes Del Deseo: Thomas Brenner • Arthur Tress
Step into an evocative world of constructed realities and surrealist staging with Paisajes del deseo (Landscapes of Desire), a captivating collaborative photography monograph by Thomas Brenner and Arthur Tress. Published in 1992 by Sala Parpalló & Edicions Alfons El Magnànim, this rare bilingual exhibition catalogue brings together two distinct, avant-garde photographic visions. Rather than capturing the world as it exists, Brenner and Tress meticulously construct landscapes of what they want to see, using staging, wit, and deliberate visual clutter to navigate themes of memory, environment, and human inclination.
Synopsis
Paisajes del deseo acts as a dual looking glass into two heavily composed, highly imaginative artistic styles. Thomas Brenner contributes hyper-arranged, complexly orchestrated scenes of people and places that carry a bizarre, often satirical edge. Alongside him, legendary American surrealist photographer Arthur Tress introduces selections from his acclaimed Fish Tank Sonata series—featuring intricate aquarium sculptures purposefully situated inside vast, contrasting natural landscapes. Together, their juxtaposed works challenge traditional photography and redefine the concept of landscape art.
Key Features
- Dual Artistic Visions: Showcases Thomas Brenner’s bizarrely orchestrated human tableaus alongside Arthur Tress’s celebrated, surreal Fish Tank Sonata.
- Bilingual Text: Features descriptive accompanying essays and text presented side-by-side in both English and Spanish.
- Exhibition Heritage: Originally published as part of the prestigious Colección Imagen (Doble Visión) series for a landmark 1992 Spanish museum exhibition.
- Stunning Design: Thoughtfully curated layout directed by renowned designer Artur Heras, boasting full-color page layouts that capture every rich, staged detail.
Product Details
- Authors/Photographers: Thomas Brenner and Arthur Tress
- Publisher: Sala Parpalló / Diputació de València
- Publication Date: October 1, 1992
- Format: Paperback (Small Square 4to / 22 x 25 cm)
- Page Count: 89 pages, profusely illustrated in color
- Language: Spanish and English
- ISBN-10: 8478220607 / ISBN-13: 978-8478220601
An essential collector’s piece for enthusiasts of 20th-century staged photography, surrealist fine art, and contemporary landscape commentary. VF in wraps. [5.1]
$ 75.00
