Erik Kessels / Thomas Mailaender
BOXES WITH PHOTOS IN THE SHAPE OF FAMILY ALBUMS
The appeal of complete encyclopedia sets lies in the repetitive sameness of their diversity. Their content is more often than not ignored. Their aesthetics is never not appreciated. This is the case too for this collection of boxes with photos in the shape of family albums. The idea that each volume contains a chapter in the history of the same family makes for a curious case of visual microhistory.
BOXES WITH PHOTOS IN THE SHAPE OF FAMILY ALBUMS
The appeal of complete encyclopedia sets lies in the repetitive sameness of their diversity. Their content is more often than not ignored. Their aesthetics is never not appreciated. This is the case too for this collection of boxes with photos in the shape of family albums. The idea that each volume contains a chapter in the history of the same family makes for a curious case of visual microhistory.
