Cinematic photography series: Offers a visually immersive exploration of historical and speculative futures
Layered narratives: Weaves together Indigenous and European perspectives for a multidimensional reading experience
Abstracted text and phraseology: Engages readers with poetic and thought-provoking content
Open sewn Swiss bind: Ensures durability and a unique aesthetic
Supported by Jan Murphy Gallery: Adds cultural and institutional significance
Summarized by Shop
For Michael Cook, photography is a means of reimagining and rewriting. His language is embedded in questions of what was, what is, what might have been, and what could be. Conditioned, the Bidjara artist’s first book for Perimeter Editions, draws upon key series from the last decade to prise open histories and imaginaries that simmer betw