NOVEMBER 2021
Viewing Distance compiles and transforms declassified material from US government archives to examine photography as a tool of the military-industrial complex for reconnaissance, surveillance, and documentation of advanced technologies. While many of the source images for this body of work date back to the middle 20th century, they have only recently been released and much information remains secret. These pictures represent the decades-long time delay from when knowledge comes into being and when it becomes publicly accessible. The Cold War period that much of the material originates from is a significant turning point in photography’s technological development and use for intelligence gathering. The book combines photographs pertaining to the clandestine innovations and operations of that era with contemporary documents and devices, connecting past and present. Lily Brewer, who holds a PhD in History of Art and Architecture from the University of Pittsburgh, writes an essay.
BOOK INFO
Paper over Board, 9 x 10 inches
96 pages / 50 Color
ISBN 9781954119031