Dear God, the Parthenon is still broken
Yorgos Lanthimos
Void
English
Hardcover
120 pages
246 x 310 mm
2024
ISBN 9786185479336
‘Dear God, the Parthenon is still broken’ is a photographic vignette by Yorgos Lanthimos. Although created on the set of the film ‘Poor Things’ in Budapest, the book inhabits a separate world, untethered from time and place.
The photographs drift between black and white and colour, giving the impression of a waking dream between past and present, whilst multiple layers between reality and fiction are gradually revealed. The film was set in various late 19th century locations including London, Lisbon, Marseille, and a cruise ship—all recreated in Budapest. These constructed cities and interiors provide the backdrop for the photographs. The characters populate these imagined cities whilst the precarious screens, scaffolding, rigs, lighting and crew are divulged on the periphery of the images. Lanthimos has intentionally widened the frame to show the workings of the construct, fabricating a new story within the story. To mirror this, the publication is designed with foldouts to reveal these constructs within the cast of characters—the reader opens a book within a book.
(Source: https://void.photo/dear-god-the-parthenon-is-still-broken)
About the Artist
Yorgos Lanthimos was born in Athens, Greece on the 23rd of September, 1973.
He has directed a number of dance videos in collaboration with Greek choreographers, in addition to tv commercials, music videos, short films, theatre plays and has photographed editorials and fashion brand campaigns. Three photography books with his work have been published. Dear God, the Parthenon is still broken by Void, I shall sing these songs beautifully and Viscin by MACK books.
https://www.lanthimos.com/
(Source: https://www.lanthimos.com/biography/)
About the Publisher
Void is an independent publishing house dedicated to photography books and education. The project is driven by its founders Myrto Steirou and João Linneu. You might bump into Myrto, Void’s editor, at a book fair or festival in a far flung part of the globe, but you’ll usually find her in Greece, at their store in Athens. João, Void’s designer, is based in Reykjavík… it’s entirely possible that you may not meet him (in person at least). Void works with both established and up-and-coming artists, proudly fostering photographers’ debut books.
Void has collaborated with many international art institutions since we started, back in October 2016. In 2021 Void became one of Futures Photography’s members. Void is devoted to and passionate about the projects they undertake. In their books, you will find powerful stories and innovative design, melded together with fine and experimental material.
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