Johan Van Der Keuken. Paris Mortel / Sardegna / Portretten 1955

This 1965 publication by the Provinciaal Museum Den Bosch features the photographic work of Dutch artist Johan van der Keuken. The book, titled 'Paris Mortel Sardegna Portretten 1955', showcases a collection of images captured in Paris and Sardinia in 1955. These photographs are characterized by a poetic quality and a focus on the relationship between place and time, often featuring portraits of the artist's friends and social circles. Van der Keuken’s approach involves a reflexive examination of the photographic frame and the spatial and temporal dimensions of the subjects. The book serves as a visual record of his early photographic period, which preceded his transition into cinema. The publication includes images that explore visual illusions, forms, and lines, reflecting Van der Keuken's interest in the underlying structures of reality.