“Childhood has been idealised as a lost garden paradise to which we can never return. We are excluded from this world of carelessness, innocence and unity. But the imaginary kingdom is nothing more than a projection of adult ideas and concerns onto the image, an expression of our own yearnings. By photographing children alone, divorced from any social setting, I allow them to exist on their own...I am exploring the equivocal connection between self and world.”
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Loretta Lux
Loretta Lux is a celebrated German photographer, recognized for her evocative and often unsettling portraits of children. Born in 1969, she has developed a signature style that captures the innocence and fragility of her subjects, often set against a surreal and dreamlike backdrop. Lux's work has been widely exhibited and has received critical acclaim for its emotional depth and technical skill. more
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Source: Memories of myself: essays
Source: Memories of myself: essays