{"product_id":"archipelago-hardcover","title":"Archipelago - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eYolanda del Amo\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eYolanda del Amo\u003c\/b\u003e (Photographer), \u003cb\u003eJean Dykstra\u003c\/b\u003e (Text by (Art\/Photo Books))\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStaged photographs address the social constructions that define how people relate to each other \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bilingual publication \u003ci\u003eArchipelago\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on the contradictions of human relationships across countries, generations, and genders. Yolanda del Amo explores how our longing for closeness coexists with our desire for individuality. The relationship between the people in her images defines itself through the setting that conversely becomes a psychological extension of the characters. \u003ci\u003eArchipelago\u003c\/i\u003e raises questions about class, gender, intimacy, and social connectedness in our times. Del Amo draws inspiration from real life by working with sitters who are her friends or family and adds a theatrical dimension through her directorial approach, resulting in a fusion of reality and fiction. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePhotographer Yolanda del Amo (b. 1967) lives in New York City. Her award-winning work has been exhibited internationally and is included in major collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYolanda del Amo\u003c\/b\u003e is a Spanish-born, New York-based artist who works in photography. Her work looks at individuals through a sociological and psychological lens, exploring how we live and connect with ourselves and others, and how we shape the world around us. Del Amo received her Master of Fine Arts, Photography (Honors) from Rhode Island School of Design, Providence in 2004. Her award-winning work has been exhibited internationally and is included in major collections.She is currently Professor of Photography and Digital Media at Ramapo College of New Jersey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 128\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 11.8 x 10.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 01, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48741529583837,"sku":"9783969002285","price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/uz1M3Mgx0Q9783969002285.webp?v=1789883502","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/archipelago-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}