Christoph Brech (born 1964), after completing his studies at the Akademie der K nste in Munich, made a name for himself with videos and room installations. The starting points for Brech?s works are chance observations of seeming irregularities, which he then captures in striking, timeless images. With his photographic work ?diario romano?, created during his stay at the Villa Massimo in 2006, he explores the long tradition of the ?Roman Diaries? in an individual way. He representatively illustrated each day of his stay in Rome with one photo that captures an every day scene in a humorous and imaginative, and sometimes also contemplative manner. In 330 images, personal memories are combined with unusual insights into the Eternal City of today, which surprise even those who know Rome well. With an introduction by Arnold Nesselrath, director of the department of Byzantine, medieval and Renaissance art at the Vatican Museums.

Rome: Photographic Diary

Arts & Photography

Brech, Christoph

Individual Artists

Wienand Verlag

Christoph Brech has enjoyed a privilege unlikely to be granted to anyone else any time soon. For three years he was allowed to photograph the halls and galleries of the Vatican Museums unhindered by the never-ending throngs of visitors. On his day - and night-time - excursions through the countless exhibition spaces and the Sistine Chapel, he captured images of extraordinary tranquility. His photographs show one of the most famous museums in the world as no one else has seen it: suites of rooms devoid of people, artworks on dignified display, hidden corners. In this superb-quality picture book, Brech's photographs are presented alongside historical images from the Vatican archives. Arnold Nesselrath, director of the department of Byzantine, medieval, and modern art at the Vatican Museums, provides a stimulating introduction to the history of the institution. A beautifully illustrated publication that offers new perspectives on the many attractions of this magnificent world-class museum.

Unrestricted Views: Christoph Brech Photographs the Vatican Museums

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