François Halard - God's First
François Halard - God's First
It’s probably not by chance that for this new body of work, François Halard (b. 1961, French) chose exclusively ancient and almost entirely archeological subjects – statues, busts, and sculptural fragments. These were photographed with a Polaroid camera then re-framed, blown up, re-worked, and finally smeared in wax – and in some cases covered in words and names drawn with a brush. The photographer has fostered a passion for the Polaroid process; over the years it seems to have become his favorite medium, allowing him to experiment intimately and alchemically.
- Excerpt from the foreword written by opera director Vincent Huguet (b. 1976, French). Translated from French to English by Jeanne-Salomé Rochat.
First edition of 1,000 copies
21,5 x 27,5 cm
48 pages
28 color plates
Offset printed paperbound hardcover
Linen thread bound
Lilac headband
Typography on front cover in yellow foil
ISBN 978–91–88113–60–3
Published in 2022
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