Intimate life

The chapter of “Intimate life” from “The photography as contemporary art” talks about how narratives of domestic and intimate life have been represented in contemporary art photography. Photography is used to show intimate and day to day lives in this field of photography. Taking pictures of personal lives shows how different relationships are, I believe it also makes people aware of different types of relationships for example same sex relationship which is not really seen as normal by everyone. Pictures are usually taken to infinite the moment of family life, social achievements and moments people want to hold onto for example wedding ceremonies or birthday party. 

Larry Sultan

Argument at the kitchen table, 1986

“Sultan’s pictures from home project draws together posed and casual images of his parents with family photographs and film footage to create an eloquent portrayal of familial bonds. The project includes delicate observations of the interaction between the two parents.” ( photography as contemporary art, intimate life)

This photograph by Larry Sultan is taken in the kitchen of a couple having an argument, which is a clear example of intimate live being revealed.  

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Reference: Photography as contemporary art, intimate life, pg.137