Jacket My Life as a Museum, Dayanita Singh
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Strategically designed jacket with 9 pockets and embroidery on the back: "My Life as a Museum". Each pocket is designed to carry a Dayanita Singh museum book.
Handmade in India.
"After making the "Museum Bhavan" box with the nine museums folded into an accordion, I made a jacket for myself. The jacket had nine pockets that allowed me to wear the museums and walk around with them. Always ready to take out a museum and show it off to a passer-by." - Dayanita Singh in an interview with Talking Pictures Original in January 2023.
Dayanita Singh is a renowned Indian photographer, born in 1961, whose innovative work explores the complexity of life in contemporary India. Initially a prominent photojournalist, Singh has transcended the traditional boundaries of photography, combining documentary and artistic elements. Her captivating images tell profound stories about identity, memory and society, while her innovative "book museums" redefine exhibition spaces. Internationally recognized, Singh is an influential figure on the global art scene, leaving a lasting impact with her unique ability to convey cultural and human richness through her lens.
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- Blue
- Artist
- Dayanita Singh