Simon Roberts, Green Lungs of the City

Green Lungs of the City

Simon Roberts

Publisher
Éditions Bessard
Year
2018
Specifications
Hardcover
17 x 21 cm
25 pages
color photographs
English text
Limited edition of 250 copies with an original signed 20 x 16 cm print.
BeSpoke Collection

Urban Parks – Green Lungs of the City is a project developed between 2015 and 2016 that reflects on the use of public spaces, particularly parks. From 1660, when St. James's Park in London was opened to the public, to today, they have become increasingly sought-after spaces both within and outside cities. Roberts's spacious images are perfect for describing these places where every modern citizen has sought refuge at least once in search of a drop of sunshine. The project thus illustrates the constantly evolving nature of urban parks and the philosophies behind them, which reflect the cultural history and social values ​​of their origins.

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