Nothing Lasts Forever Is the first retrospective monograph of work by Peter Mitchell.
The book is published to coincide with a major exhibition of the photographer’s work at Leeds Art Gallery from 17 May 2024 - 06 October 2024, nearly 50 years since he first exhibited there.
The book acts as a visual guide to navigate Mitchell’s long-rooted and poetic connection with Leeds. Regarded as the one of the most important early colour photographers of the 20th century, the book illustrates how words and objects have also played a key role in developing his distinctive and accessible vision.
‘This publication presents Peter’s photographs to a new generation and shares his unique and compelling vision which has the changing face of Leeds at its heart; its history as witnessed through the ruins of its buildings, the citizens who have lived here and remembering those who stand proudly in their place of work. In the words of Val Williams, Peter is ‘a narrator of how we were, a chaser of a disappearing world’. Nothing lasts forever.’ - Jane Bhoyroo, Principal Keeper Leeds Art Gallery
The exhibition Nothing Lasts Forever will be on display at Leeds Art Gallery from 17 May 2024 - 06 October 2024.
Size: 24.5 x 24.5cm
Pages: 148
Publisher: RRB
Binding: Softback
