Peter Bialobrzeski: Nail Houses - Hardcover

Peter Bialobrzeski

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3775738290 ISBN 13: 9783775738293

Publisher: Hatje Cantz Verlag, 2014

Synopsis

During his travels through China, Peter Bialobrzeski (born 1961) became aware of the constructions known as "nail houses"--derelict houses earmarked for demolition, whose owners refused to vacate. In "Nail Houses or the Destruction of Lower Shanghai," the artist gathers photographs of these isolated structures, often captured in the evening hours, when brightly lit windows convey a sense of the domestic comfort these homes provide for their owners, despite their condition. Bialobrzeski stands up for these stubborn homeowners, compelling the viewer to face uncomfortable questions and underscoring the right of every human being to a home and a feeling of security. Following the publication of "Case Study Homes" and "Informal Arrangements," this striking volume completes the "Habitat" trilogy.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hatje Cantz Verlag
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 3775738290
• ISBN 13: 9783775738293
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 116