Ex Crucible
The Passion of Incarcerated Artists
Daylight Books (Publisher)
Published on 21. July 2022
Book
Hardback
128 pages
978-1-954119-12-3 (ISBN)
Description
The photographs of Ex Crucible show incarcerated men and women creating artworks with a talent, passion, and authenticity that illuminate the humanity of the artists. These intimate photographs demonstrate the importance that creativity can have in these bleak, controlled spaces.
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Language
English
Place of publication
NC
United States
Product notice
Paper over boards
Illustrations
75 Color Photographs
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 153 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
771 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-954119-12-3 (9781954119123)
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Persons
Peter Merts is a photographer residing in the San Francisco area. For decades he has focused on documenting the work of several arts-based non-profit (NGO) organizations. He is co-author of Paths of Discovery: Art Practice and Its Impact in California Prisons (2nd edition).