METROPOLIS

From 2017-2019 and again in 2022, British born South African photographer Alastair Whitton made several trips to London, New York and Paris. These world capitals have been documented by celebrated photographers extensively over many decades. Whitton’s limited edition photobook METROPOLIS, published by FOTO|BLACK BOX, represents his homage to these iconic cities and offers the viewer distinct, and at times unexpected, views of the architecture, interiors and streets of these celebrated capitals.

Publisher: FOTO | BLACK BOX Date: May 2022 Photographer: Alastair Whitton Design: Alastair Whitton Layout: Alexandra Gaag Print consultant: Zane Luther Format:Hardcover linen slipcover with image tip in and blind-stamp; 45 black and white full bleed prints on Mohawk Superfine archival paper; 94 pages Size: 210 x 160 x 20mm Binding: Thread-sewn ISBN:978-0-620-97896-5 Edition: Limited to 30 copies (signed and numbered) Graduated pricing: 01-10/33 ZAR1000 / GBP50 *SOLD OUT 11-20/33 ZAR1500 / GBP75 21-30/33 ZAR2000 / GBP100 Related exhibitions: ALASTAIR WHITTON: METROPOLIS, Barnard, Cape Town in association with Black Box Publishing, 16 September - 18 October, 2022

A FOREIGN LAND

British born South African photographer Alastair Whitton’s photo narrative A FOREIGN LAND, published by FOTO|BLACK BOX, is essentially a portrait of his hometown of Cape Town, a city with a complex history. These images consider the mechanisms of memory and the mapping of geographies in a Post-Apartheid democratic South Africa. Through the lens Whitton explores what he refers to as ‘the architecture of time and the poetics of place’. This limited edition publication includes an introduction by celebrated artist Marlene Dumas and an essay by South African writer Alexandra Dodd, author of ‘David Goldblatt: The Last Interview’ (Steidl Verlag, 2019).

             Publisher: Foto|Black Box Date: May 2022 Photographer: Alastair Whitton Texts: Introduction by Marlene Dumas Essay by Alexandra Dodd Design: Foto|Black Box Layout: Alexandra Gaag Print consultant: Zane Luther Format: Hardcover Linen slipcover with gelatin silver print tip-in and blind-stamp 21 black and white prints on Mohawk Superfine archival paper 94 pages Size: 260 x 190 x 30mm Binding: Thread-sewn ISBN: 978 Edition: Limited to 50 copies (signed and numbered) Graduated pricing: 01-10/50 ZAR1200 / GBP60 *SOLD OUT 11-20/50 ZAR1400 / GBP70 *SOLD OUT 21-30/50 ZAR1600 / GBP80 *SOLD OUT 31-40/50 ZAR1800 / GBP90 41-50/50 ZAR2000 / GBP100 Book signings: Photo London 2022 Cape Town Art Book Fair 2022 Exhibitions: Black Box Publishing, Photo London 2022