Justine Kurland: Highway Kind

Justine Kurland is a photographer who explores the story of America, juxtaposing the idea of the American dream against the reality. She and her son, Casper, have traveled in their customized van since 2004, going south in the winter and north in the summer. Casper's interest in trains and cars often determines Kurland's subject matter, and her vision is raw and romantic, idyllic and dystopian. This book features the full scope of her road work, from her series This Train is Bound for Glory to her most recent, Sincere Auto Care.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 23 September 2021
Publisher: Aperture

Justine Kurland, a photographer who has followed in the footsteps of Robert Frank, Stephen Shore, and Joel Sternfeld, delves into the narrative of America, exploring the juxtaposition between the American dream and its harsh reality. With a profound fascination for the road, the western frontier, escape, and unconventional lifestyles, Kurland has created a remarkable and essential body of work. Since 2004, she and her young son, Casper, have embarked on extensive travels in their customized van, journeying south during the winter and north during the summer. This unique lifestyle allows her to balance her roles as an artist and mother, constantly seeking a harmonious blend of routine and the exhilaration of freedom and unexpected discoveries. Casper's inquisitive nature, particularly his fascination with trains and later cars, becomes a guiding force in Kurland's artistic journey. He appears at various stages throughout her work, against breathtaking open vistas and within the vibrant communities of train hoppers and drifters. Kurland's vision is a captivating blend of raw and romantic, idyllic and dystopian. From highly symbolic images of trains traversing vast landscapes to allegorical representations of mechanics and muscle cars, this book showcases the full range of her road work, spanning from her series "This Train is Bound for Glory" to her most recent series, "Sincere Auto Care."

Weight: 1200g
Dimension: 246 x 295 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781597115216