This book is being offered at a discounted rate due to a small defect. We are unable to share images of defects or offer refunds on books purchased from the 'Sample Sale' section marked as 'Seconds’. After the destruction of Hurricane Andrew on Miami Beach in 1992, the lifeguard towers were commissioned to be redesigned in vibrant fashion to uplift the spirits of the town. In the tradition of the Becher's water tower series, this book of Tommy Kwak's photographs methodically examines the 30+ iconic towers that have become symbols of South Florida's revitalisation. This award-winning series of photographs utilises… Read more
This book is being offered at a discounted rate due to a small defect. We are unable to share images of defects or offer refunds on books purchased from the 'Sample Sale' section marked as 'Seconds’.
After the destruction of Hurricane Andrew on Miami Beach in 1992, the lifeguard towers were commissioned to be redesigned in vibrant fashion to uplift the spirits of the town. In the tradition of the Becher's water tower series, this book of Tommy Kwak's photographs methodically examines the 30+ iconic towers that have become symbols of South Florida's revitalisation. This award-winning series of photographs utilises similar framing and long exposures to produce minimal sky and sea backdrops in order to highlight the traits of each tower, inviting the reader to appreciate and compare the electric colour palettes and eccentric forms. This body of work shows Tommy's distinct approach recognisable by the composition of the pictures, sophisticated usage of the angles, and manipulation of light, shadow, and colours. Tommy's style of photography celebrates a kind of ephemeral beauty, and at the same time transforms these entities into more graphic forms, bringing a fresh perspective on the lifeguard towers of Miami Beach.
