Hell's Gates Notre Damned, An Act of God: Tim Coghlan
Tim Coghlan – Hell's Gates: Notre Damned, An Act of God
Softcover Artist Book | First Edition, 2019 | Perimeter Editions & Knowledge Editions
Hell's Gates: Notre Damned, An Act of God is a provocative supplement to Melbourne-based designer and publisher Tim Coghlan's 2018 work, Hell's Gates. This 2019 edition delves into the pervasive imagery surrounding the April 2019 fire that devastated Paris's Notre Dame Cathedral. Coghlan employs strategic Google Images searches to curate photographs of the blaze, examining how mythology and notoriety influence our interpretation of such visuals.
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78 pages of curated imagery depicting the Notre Dame fire.
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Explores the intersection of black metal visual language and contemporary iconography.
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Encourages readers to reflect on the democratization and impact of shared images.
Edition Notes:
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Softcover, perfect bound.
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Dimensions: 19.2 x 12 cm.
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Published in 2019 by Perimeter Editions & Knowledge Editions.
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Limited print run; currently out of print and considered a collector's item.
Hell's Gates: Notre Damned, An Act of God challenges readers to consider the role of shared imagery in shaping collective consciousness, making it a significant work for those interested in contemporary visual culture and media studies.