Frankfurt Copies by Daniel Poller is a photo book that delves into the reconstruction of Frankfurt's Neue Altstadt, a project completed from 2012 to 2018. The book focuses on how the newly built area uses elements like repurposed historical stonework (spolia) and a carefully selected color palette to evoke the city's past. These design choices aimed to convey a sense of historical continuity but were often seen as imitations rather than authentic recreations. Poller pairs photographs of these reused materials with images of the buildings, using a layered approach to reveal the complex interplay between old and new.
Pages : 166 pages
Size : 24.5×34.5cm (hardcover)
・As the book is on display in-store, we cannot guarantee perfect condition.
Daniel Poller is a Berlin-based artist born in 1984. His work focuses on the intersections of architecture, photography, and cultural memory. Poller often explores the themes of reconstruction, historical authenticity, and the ways in which built environments shape collective identities. His projects, such as Frankfurt Copies, critically examine how architecture and urban design can evoke, or sometimes distort, a sense of history.
