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Featuring photographs of 58 exhibition held around the world by artists such as Dayanita Singh, Trent Parke, Chan Wai Kwong and Seiichi Furuya, “Site Specific” by Matt Dunne and Callum Beaney provides a survey of the many possibilities to print and exhibit photographic images. Through its many examples, the book explores the importance of photographs as physical objects. Focusing on images rather than text, its authors wish the book to serve as an inspiration for photographers and curators alike to explore the potential of exhibiting practices and the power of presentation to influence the perception and reception of photographs.

“In our research, we found everything from highly experimental, multidisciplinary exhibitions using fabric, wood and steel to display photographs as physical structures and sculptures, to more understated but extremely effective and novel choices of printing and framing. We really wanted to look outwards and showcase some work that has taken place in locations that are not always fairly celebrated by the global art community.”
― from Matt Dunne’s and Callum Beaney’s afterword