Nick Brandt: The Day May Break - Chapter Two

Nick Brandt's The Day May Break series explores the lives of humans, animals, and creatures of equal personhood in a new world affected by extreme droughts and floods. The photographs convey a sense of connectedness through a shared fate, with fog symbolizing the natural world rapidly fading and smoke from wildfires intensified by climate change. Despite their loss, the people and animals are survivors, pioneers entering a new phase in our world.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 27 April 2023
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Nick Brandt's photography series, "The Day May Break," explores the lives of humans, animals, and creatures of equal and obvious personhood. The series conveys a sense of interconnectedness through the shared fate of people and animals, despite their tragic circumstances. The photographs feature individuals who have been affected by extreme droughts and floods, destroying their homes and livelihoods. The animals, rescued from habitat destruction and wildlife trafficking, cannot be released back into the wild.

The unifying visual theme of the series is fog, symbolizing the rapid fading of the natural world due to climate change. The smoke from wildfires, intensified by the changing climate, is also evident in the photographs. Despite their losses, the people and animals depicted in the series are survivors, pioneers entering a new phase in our world's history.

Through their powerful stories, "The Day May Break" showcases the resilience and determination of these individuals and animals as they navigate the challenges posed by a rapidly changing environment. The series serves as a reminder of the importance of compassion, empathy, and conservation in our efforts to protect and preserve the natural world for future generations.

Weight: 1640g
Dimension: 331 x 314 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775754293