Michael Wesely, Updated Edition (Bilingual edition): Neue Nationalgalerie 160401_201209

The Neue Nationalgalerie was closed to the public for renovation for five years, but photographer Michael Wesely was able to capture its metamorphosis through 360-730 pictures taken with an exposure time of 90 seconds each. The edited montages show the building's transformation as it was undergoing renovations, presenting a sophisticated interplay of identity and change.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2024
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Numbers hold more significance than mere sums; they can also conceal profound histories, as evidenced by the renowned Neue Nationalgalerie's (New National Gallery) five-year closure for renovation. Despite this closure, photographer Michael Wesely managed to invite "four guests" into the iconic building: four cameras, strategically positioned on the ceiling, were used to capture a mesmerizing series of photographs. Each camera pointed in a different direction, taking between 360 and 730 pictures with an exposure time of 90 seconds each. These images were meticulously edited into captivating montages, offering readers a unique perspective on the building's metamorphosis during renovations. The extended exposure time serves as an artistic triumph, juxtaposing fleeting, restless movements with the timeless elegance of the architecture. It creates a sophisticated interplay of identity and transformation, showcasing the Neue Nationalgalerie's enduring beauty in a new light.

This book, published in conjunction with the re-opening of the Neue Nationalgalerie in Berlin in August 2021, represents a slightly altered special edition of the original numbered edition released in April 2021. It serves as a captivating tribute to the enduring legacy of this iconic architectural masterpiece.

Weight: 1796g
Dimension: 264 x 329 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775751292
Edition number: Updated Edition