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F&D Cartier Françoise et Daniel Cartier Via unique one off creations of photo-based woks in constant transformation, we question the sense of the image, memory and lost, Time. We experimentally probe the essence of photography, its fundamentals, light, photosensitive materials, the turning point of analogue photography to digital >post-digital photography.
Minimalist experiments and performance, found objects, work without a camera, darkroom or chemicals > Wait and See, 1998 – Today : on-going research, in-situ installations of expired photosensitive materials exposed directly to the light of the exhibition spaces, luminograms left in perpetual transformation, left unfixed. The shared experience engages the audience to face reality instead of looking at a picture, invites them to be patient, and the history of photography is retraced, echoing subjectively the historical and artistic collateral events of the 19th and 20th centuries, by selecting for each iteration of our installations expired photographic materials (1870-1990), from various sources (900 different ones), depending on the singular situation of each exhibition space, in particular its history, topography, location, …

F&D Cartier — Journal singulier Sept. 2023 New artist book Design Ludovic Balland & Annina Schepping

Direct sales: contact @fdcartier@bluewin.ch

Price CHF 95.- , signed F&D Cartier

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Other countries 35-42 .- CHF

Delivery from October 10, 2023

We are thrilled to introduce you to a mesmerizing visual odyssey that awaits within the pages of our new artist book « JOURNAL singulier," a remarkable creation by the renowned designers Ludovic Balland & Annina Schepping and artist-photographer duo F&D Cartier. This particular publication invites you to immerse yourself in a world of stunning visuals and captivating narratives, making it a must-have addition to any art and photography enthusiast's collection.

F&D Cartier presents their work in two captivating limited editions, each offering a unique experience to the discerning collector.

Limited Edition of 500 Copies:

Collector's Edition of 10 Signed and Numbered Copies:

For those who seek the epitome of exclusivity, the collector's edition is an absolute treasure. Limited to only 10 copies, each book is signed and numbered by the photographers themselves. The experience is further elevated by the uncut pages and carefully preserved scraps, providing an intimate connection with the creative process behind the images.

Stay tuned for the release of "JOURNAL singulier" in September 2023, and seize the opportunity to own an artist book that will undoubtedly stand the test of time. Keep an eye out for pre-order information and release update

For inquiries and further details, please visit fdcartier.ch or artetfiction.ch or contact us at fdcartier@bluewin.ch

F&D Cartier — Journal singulier 245 x 305 mm, 464 pages, broché, coll. CAT. Photobooks, 2024. ISBN 978-2-88964-067-6.

NEW ARTIST BOOK with renowned designers Annina Schepping and Ludovic Balland from Cabinet Typographique in Basel.

- [ ] Authors Françoise and Daniel Cartier F&D Cartier fdcartier.ch

- [ ] Editorial Concept, Design and Typesetting Ludovic Balland and Annina Schepping, Typography Cabinet GmbH, Basel

- [ ] Typeface Fuller © Ludovic Balland

-Proofreading Martin Gasser

- [ ] Lithography and Printing Courvoisier & Gassmann SA

- [ ] Binding Bubu AG Papers

- [ ] Cover: Munken Lynx Rough, 300 g/m2

- [ ] Paper: Werkdruck 1.8, 90 g/m2

- [ ] Commissioning editor Office of Culture of the Canton of Bern Artist’s book grant “Werk-Buch 2023”

- [ ] Managing editor Stéphane Fretz, assisted by Allison Huetz

- [ ] Publisher art&fiction publications Switzerland artfiction.ch

- [ ] ISBN 978-2-88964-067-6

- [ ] First edition of 500 copies + 10 limited edition printed in September 2023

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