Fathers explores the relationship between father and child. Through history it is the mother who has been the sole image as the caregiver and loving parent. Fathers rediscovers the male as a guardian of the dependent child. The book tries to explore the essence of this close relationship between the father and his child. Verena Winkelmann has in the years between 2009 and 2013 followed 73 fathers. The project resulted in almost 20 000 images. Fathers presents 21 of these photographs. Verena Winkelmann’s portraits remain not only a study of what it means to be a male and father in the 21st century, but also questions the male icon and the roles he is expected to adhere to. Without proposing answers, the book challenges views on gender equality and masculinity. Essay 'Up Close' by Stephanie Bremerich Verena Winkelmann (b 1973) lives and works in Oslo, Norway. Fathers is her third book.
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Seller: Better World Books Ltd, Dunfermline, United Kingdom
Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 69081918-20
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Seller: Joseph Burridge Books, Dagenham, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: New. 51 pages : 33 cm. Fathers give a close picture of the relationship between father and child. Throughout history, it is the mother who has had the exclusive right to be portrayed in the role of love and care for children. Fathers finds the man in the role of caregiver and the book tries to find the essence of this relationship between a father and his children. From 2009 to 2013, Verena Winkelmann followed 73 fathers. This has resulted in almost 20,000 images. The book Fathers presents a selection of 21 photographs. Verena Winkelmann's portraits are not just an exploration of what the role of husband and father is in the 21st century. They also problematize the iconic man, and the role that is often given to him. Without wanting to give answers, the book raises questions about gender equality and male roles. The book has a newly written essay by Stephanie Bremerich: Up Close. Verena Winkelmann (b. 1973) lives and works in Oslo. She has been shown at a number of institutions at home and abroad. Fathers is her third book. Seller Inventory # PGTI33