Mona Kuhn: Works is the first retrospective of the work of one of the
most respected and exhibited contemporary art photographers in the
world today. Over a career spanning more than twenty years, the theme
Kuhn's underlying message has always been humanity's desire for connection.
spiritual and solidarity. It is known for developing relationships
close with his subjects, resulting in images of remarkable intimacy.
His use of playful visual strategies reveals insights into the psyche
as it is expressed through the human form, ultimately reinterpreting the
naked in the canon of contemporary art. \n \nFeaturing images from across the
Kuhn's career, including unpublished works, this book presents his
distinct aesthetic to a broad popular audience. Texts by Rebecca Morse,
Chris Littlewood, Darius Himes and Simon Baker, plus an interview with
Elizabeth Avedon, offer invaluable insights into the creative process
Kuhn and the way she works with her subjects and settings, and
obtains the visual signature of her images. Mona Kuhn: Works is a volume
essential for anyone interested in the human form in contemporary art.
