BOOK LAUNCH & TALK – WALTER PFEIFFER: 'VIS-À-VIS'

With Walter Pfeiffer, Devrim Bayar, Simon Castets, and Daniel Merritt. Introduction by Stefanie Hessler.

Swiss Institute presents a panel with photographer Walter Pfeiffer on the occasion of the publication of 'Vis-à-vis', a volume encapsulating over 50 years of his career. The panel is followed by a book signing.

'Vis-à-vis' presents the most extensive cross section of Swiss artist Walter Pfeiffer’s work to date. Assuming the indexical format of the abécédaire, complete with hand-drawn illustrations and a freewheeling glossary written by the artist, this publication unites some of Pfeiffer’s most iconic images with never-before-seen artworks. At once a meticulously crafted artist’s book and a comprehensive monograph, 'Vis-à-vis' demonstrates the artist’s sustained commitment to exquisite publications and extraordinary contribution to the history of photography. Newly commissioned texts by Devrim Bayar, Dean Kissick, Meredith North, Jose Segebre, and Wayne Koestenbaum reflect on five decades of his artistic output and its enduring influence on contemporary photography.

Newly commissioned texts by Devrim Bayar, Dean Kissick, Meredith North, Jose Segebre, and Wayne Koestenbaum accompany Pfeiffer's photographs, situating him within broader art historical narratives.

Published by Pacific and Swiss Institute, 2024.

Sat, June 14, 17:00 – 18:00 | EN