Milky Way by Vincent Ferrané

A collection of works by French photographer Vincent Ferrané.

This work consists of photographs of scenes in which the artist's wife is breastfeeding her child. form the beauty of The images recorded in this book have repetitions of expressions such as breastfeeding scenes in traditional paintings, while at the same time they incorporate contemporary expressions to create an interaction. In everyday scenes like this, the intense yet gentle interaction between two living beings, mother and child, and the power of breast milk are highlighted. evoke.

(excerpt from distributor commentary)

Photos taken with a powerful flash reminiscent of Jurgen Teller, rather than emphasizing the vividness of child-rearing, they are more like feature photographs in lifestyle and culture magazines. evoke. However, what is actually reflected is the state of childcare, which can be said to be a battle in a sense, contrary to the idealized superficial image. It is a book that not only creates sympathy, but also highlights the unconscious gaze of women through such contradictions in expression.

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Title: Milky Way
Artist: Vincent Ferrané
LibraryMan, 2017
Hardcover, 215 x 275 mm
64 pages
First edition, second printing
¥7,000 + tax