Pieter Hugo's 'Xanadu' in Atmos: Youth as Agents of Change
Photographer Pieter Hugo's latest work, featured in Atmos Volume 03: Flourish/Collapse, delves into the essence of humanity and its relationship with nature. The issue, which explores the balance between growth and decay, includes Hugo's striking images of young men and women in natural settings, accompanied by essays from notable authors like Sylvia Earle and Simon Armitage. The project, titled 'Xanadu', aims to depict youth as agents of change, offering a sense of freedom and escape from societal rules.
Hugo sought to answer two profound questions through his lens: 'What we are' and 'Why we exist'. He chose to photograph young adults in natural settings, contrasting their beauty and vitality with nature's raw, untamed aspects. The project, 'Xanadu', aims to separate the beauty and mess of youth from civilizational rot. Despite capitalism's exploitation and hatred towards youth, Hugo views them as its elixir. The photographs, captured by Hugo and written about by Miranda Green, appear in the latest issue of Atmos, which readers can order.
The issue explores the delicate balance between flourish and collapse, growth and decay, in both nature and human society. Contributions from various authors, including Elizabeth L. Cline, provide context and insight into these themes.
Pieter Hugo's 'Xanadu' project, featured in Atmos Volume 03: Flourish/Collapse, offers a fresh perspective on youth and their role in society. Through his photographs, he aims to depict young men and women as agents of change, providing them with a sense of freedom and escape from societal rules. The issue, which delves into the balance between expansion and collapse, serves as a reminder of the intricate relationship between humanity and nature.
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