Tales from the City
Joshua Amirthasingh
Nazraeli Press
English
Hardcover
48 pages
335 × 265 mm
2025
ISBN 9781590056165
The essence of Joshua Amirthasingh’s work lies in the stories it unfolds. Fueled by a deep sense of nostalgia for the vibrant energy of his childhood in India and his love of cinematic storytelling, Amirthasingh has created a dreamlike document of his adopted city of San Francisco. Within the everyday bustle of San Francisco, Amirthasingh seeks out quiet moments, using the city’s unique interplay of golden hour light—casting a warm, nostalgic glow—and ethereal fog, which creates a dreamy, evocative atmosphere. This interplay becomes a character in itself, adding another layer to the stories he weaves with his camera. Tales from the City offers a conversation between the familiar and the unexpected, inviting viewers to engage with the stories embedded within and to embark on their own journeys through their pasts.
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About the Artist
Joshua’s work captures stories steeped in nostalgia, inspired by Edward Hopper’s compositions, a vibrant Indian childhood, and cinematic storytelling. Using analog film, he embraces a deliberate process that mirrors the introspection of reminiscing. In San Francisco, he seeks quiet moments where golden hour light and ethereal fog transform the city into a character within his narratives. His photographs invite viewers to explore the interplay between the familiar and the unexpected, sparking their own reflective journeys.
https://www.joshuasingh.xyz
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About the Publisher
Founded in 1990, Nazraeli Press has published over 600 titles on the fine and applied arts. The press is known for its unorthodox use of common materials – such as papers, wood, plastic, metals – and for introducing elements of handwork into otherwise mass-produced objects. The press’s books have themselves been the subject of exhibitions and books about books.
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