Art and Photography Books

A monolith is a large or solid object, often a rock, sometimes an emotion. Photographer Jari Salo‘s book Monolith is an emotional journey through the pain points of the past that continue to shape identity today. In this stylish work, polaroid images and archival footage are combined with anthropomorphic landscape imagery.

Two books in one. A reversible book where different paper qualities and the delicate tones of the layout guide the reader into the themes. Image and text are two sides of the story that the reader must immerse themselves in to connect. Fragmentation reflects a post-apocalyptic world. This book is a work of art, where readability was not the starting point of the design. It may feel unsettling — or you may simply allow the work to carry you toward insights. Small can be incredibly powerful.

Myths and traumas are the building blocks of collective consciousness. Canonised narratives create identities and affiliations — divisions between us and others. This stunningly researched and visually impressive work by photographer Henri Airo explores Finnish war remembrance and sums up the essence in the title: war is a disaster.