Candida Hoefer: Liechtenstein

Candida Hofer's photographs of empty spaces capture the aesthetic of abstract structures and the unique atmosphere of a place. Her latest series, taken in 2021, show the architecture of the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, its libraries and storage rooms in interior and exterior shots. A diary composed of notes, text messages, and emails between all participants illustrates the conceptual approach and the meticulously planned process of creating the photographs.

Format: Hardback
Length: 148 pages
Publication date: 20 April 2023
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Candida Hofer's photographs, taken in her signature austere style, evoke a palpable presence in the absence of people. Focusing on the aesthetic of abstract structures and utilizing only the available light, she captures the unique atmosphere of a place. Her latest series, captured in the autumn and winter of 2021, showcases the architecture of the Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein, including interior and exterior shots of its libraries and storage rooms. These quiet spaces serve as places of silence and preservation.

A diary composed from a collage of notes, text messages, and emails between all participants illustrates the conceptual approach and the meticulous planning process behind the photographs. Hofer's photographs are juxtaposed with works by artists ranging from classical modernism to the present day, including Josef Albers, Gunter Fruhtrunk, Donald Judd, Imi Knoebel, Bruce Nauman, Yves Tanguy, and Rosemarie Trockel.

Through her work, Hofer invites viewers to explore the interplay between light, space, and architecture and to contemplate the quiet beauty that can be found in the absence of human presence.

Weight: 1246g
Dimension: 278 x 276 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775754866