Through the late 1990s and into 2000, Ballen's work has progressed again. Continuing to portray whites on the fringe of South African society, his subjects begin to act. Where previously his pictures, however troubling, fell firmly into the category of documentary photography, his new work moves into the realms of fiction. Ballen's characters act out dark and discomfiting tableaux, providing images which are exciting and disturbing in equal measure. One is forced to wonder whether they are exploited victims, directly colluding in their own ridicule, or newly empowered and active participants within the drama of their own representation.
Or split into 4x interest-free payments of 25% on orders over R50
Learn more
Through the late 1990s and into 2000, Ballen's work has progressed again. Continuing to portray whites on the fringe of South African society, his subjects begin to act. Where previously his pictures, however troubling, fell firmly into the category of documentary photography, his new work moves into the realms of fiction. Ballen's characters act out dark and discomfiting tableaux, providing images which are exciting and disturbing in equal measure. One is forced to wonder whether they are exploited victims, directly colluding in their own ridicule, or newly empowered and active participants within the drama of their own representation.
Imprint | Phaidon Press Ltd |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | 2010 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
First published | March 2001 |
Photographers | Roger Ballen |
Introduction by | Peter Weiermair |
Dimensions | 258 x 255 x 16mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 120 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-7148-4058-1 |
Barcode | 9780714840581 |
Categories | |
LSN | 0-7148-4058-0 |