Florence Montmare: America Series

Florence Montmare is a photographer and artist who traveled across the U.S. in 2021-22, capturing images of the climate and health crisis through an outsider's lens. Her monograph showcases her 7000-mile roundtrip odyssey, focusing on female, minority, Native American, and LGBTQ perspectives and voices. The result is an unflinching, deeply personal yet universal portrayal of a transforming nation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 28 September 2023
Publisher: Damiani

Florence Montmare, a multifaceted artist and photographer, embarked on a captivating photographic journey through the United States at the tail end of a pandemic and economic recession. With her unique perspective as an immigrant born in Vienna, raised in Stockholm, and currently residing in New York, Montmare envisioned a distinctive and modern road movie that captured the essence of America.

The first monograph by Montmare, titled "American Road Trip," showcases a series of stunning images captured during her 7000-mile roundtrip odyssey in 2021–22. Using an electric vehicle as her mobile studio, she traversed nearly 30 states, including iconic routes like Route 66 through the Midwest and I-10 across Texas and the South. Throughout her journey, Montmare encountered individuals from diverse backgrounds, often at her frequent charging stops, where she seized the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about their connection to nature, their aspirations for the future, and their perspectives as women, minorities, Native Americans, and LGBTQ individuals.

Montmare's unwavering focus on female, minority, Native American, and LGBTQ voices resulted in an unflinching and deeply personal portrayal of a nation in transition. Through her lens, she unveiled a universal narrative that resonated with people from all walks of life. The images in "American Road Trip" capture the profound impact of the climate crisis on the landscape, highlighting the changing contours of nature and the resilience of communities facing environmental challenges.

Florence Montmare's artistic journey is a testament to her talent and dedication to capturing the human experience. Her work challenges societal norms, promotes inclusivity, and raises awareness about pressing social and environmental issues. "American Road Trip" serves as a visual testament to the transformative power of storytelling and the importance of empathy in understanding our shared world.

Weight: 1040g
Dimension: 248 x 311 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788862088060