Sven Jacobsen: Like Birds

Photographer Sven Jacobsen's photo book Like Birds captures a carefree time of youthful self-awareness, depicting kids experimenting, jumping into water, clambering on fences, poles, and dunes, kissing, skateboarding, or lying in the tall grass. These spherical landscapes evoke a collective memory and touch deeper layers of the subconscious.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2021
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

Photographer Sven Jacobsen's captivating photo book, "Like Birds," transports us to a nostalgic era of youthful self-discovery, reminiscent of a summer filled with exhilarating adventures. Through his immediate and timeless photographs, he captures the essence of children embracing their boundless energy, engaging in a myriad of activities such as exuberant jumps into the water, clambering atop fences, poles, and dunes, indulging in silliness, sharing tender kisses, skateboarding, or simply basking in the lush greenery. In this unique manner, the lakes, dunes, and apartments depicted within the pages of the book transcend their mere physical presence, becoming cherished spaces etched into a collective memory. The spherical landscapes captured in this evocative style evoke a powerful narrative pull, as they encapsulate the essence of free youth, encompassing its beauty, chaos, silence, and loudness. What initially appears as a lighthearted summer snapshot on the surface gradually reveals deeper layers of the subconscious, inviting us to explore the depths of our own memories and emotions.

Weight: 1538g
Dimension: 312 x 308 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775750325