Conceived and designed by German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans (born 1968), this richly illustrated artistª¡s book explores the latest developments in Tillmansª¡ work over the last three years. Today Is The First Day conveys his richly diverse approach to image-making, video, performance, music and political activities, and also features newly commissioned texts from contributorsª¢including novelist and author of The Lonely City Olivia Laing, historian and essayist Brian Dillon, curator Catherine Wood and geologist Dr David Chewª¢each of whom illuminate a different aspect of Tillmansª¡s work.
The book includes over 30 pages featuring his set design for the English National Operaª¡s production of War Requiem; recent portraits such as his now iconic image of Frank Ocean; and detailed installation views that allow us to see in-depth Tillmansª¡ imaginative approach to exhibition installation.
The book includes over 30 pages featuring his set design for the English National Operaª¡s production of War Requiem; recent portraits such as his now iconic image of Frank Ocean; and detailed installation views that allow us to see in-depth Tillmansª¡ imaginative approach to exhibition installation.
