Mark Forbes: Collected Memories

Photographs become memories as time passes and details fade, with Australian photographer Mark Forbes' debut monograph presenting a cohesive blend of carefully composed scenes and subtle ordinary beauty. His photographic preference, using medium format film, is slow and methodical, creating a stirring sense of both subtle beauty and inherent personality.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 23 November 2023
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

“As time passes and details fade, the photographs that we choose to hold onto become our memories. As a result, when an image is made, explicitly or subconsciously, decisions are being made about how things will be remembered. These images are Australian photographers Mark Forbes' Collected Memories. His debut monograph presents a cohesive blend of carefully composed scenes, from faded interiors and common, relatable spaces, to the romance of our environment being reclaimed by nature. Turning the pages, there is a stirring sense of both subtle, ordinary beauty and inherent personality sprinkled across each of the large plates. Forbes' photographic preference, using medium format film, is slow and methodical – and this approach can be felt throughout the quiet pages.”

Australian photographer Mark Forbes' debut monograph, Collected Memories, presents a captivating blend of meticulously composed scenes that capture the essence of everyday life and the natural world. Through his lens, Forbes explores the fading details and ephemeral moments, transforming them into cherished memories.

The photographs in the monograph depict a range of subjects, from weathered interiors and familiar spaces to the harmonious interplay between humanity and nature. Each image is carefully crafted, evoking a sense of both subtle beauty and inherent personality. Forbes' photographic preference for medium format film adds a timeless quality to the images, emphasizing the slow and methodical approach he takes in capturing his subjects.

As one turns the pages of the monograph, a stirring sense of both subtle, ordinary beauty and inherent personality is sprinkled across each of the large plates. Forbes' ability to capture the essence of a moment and evoke a sense of nostalgia is evident in his work. The images invite viewers to reflect on the passing of time and the importance of preserving the details that shape our memories.

Through his lens, Forbes invites us to explore the complexities of human experience and the delicate balance between nature and civilization. Collected Memories serves as a testament to the power of photography to capture and preserve the essence of life, reminding us of the value of cherishing the memories we hold dear.

Weight: 1000g
Dimension: 250 x 300 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775756471