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Culled from the Instagrams of notable artists, writers and other creatives, Just Looking encourages readers to find small delights in the world around themRedstone Press, the makers of the
Redstone Diary,
Surrealist Games,
Seeing Things and many other unexpected titles, invite you to join us on a visual odyssey. Curated from the Instagram pages of writers, artists and other observers,
Just Looking invites readers to pause and contemplate the extraordinary within the everyday. From city streets to country landscapes,
Just Looking showcases the diverse perspectives of those who have mastered the art of observation, encouraging us to lift our gaze from the screens of our busy lives in order to appreciate the strange beauty that lies in plain sight all around us. Everyone possesses the capacity to be a keen observer, to see the world with fresh eyes and to find inspiration in the most unexpected places.
Just Looking transcends geographical boundaries and cultural differences. Here, the lens becomes a universal language, communicating stories that resonate with shared human experience and that encapsulate the breadth and depth of our daily existence. More than just a collection of photographs, this is a celebration of the simple art of looking.
Featured Instagrams include: Shirin Neshat, Eileen Myles, Hans Ulrich Obrist, Roz Chast, Peter Doig, Olivia Laing, Mel Chin, David Byrne, Simon Wallis, Keith McNally, Lee Shulman, Toby Litt, Cornelia Parker, Polly Samson, Max Porter, Thomas Adès, Olivia Sudjic, Rachel Whiteread, Kamila Shamsie.
