OTHER LIVES, OTHER STORIES - INTERIOR PORTRAITS

In this compelling follow-up to his celebrated 2020 volume, renowned photographer Simon Watson returns to his archive to reveal a new collection of visual treasures. The range of locations is both sweeping and evocative. From the vibrant textures of Egypt, India, Morocco, and Tunisia to the refined elegance of Denmark, France, Italy, and Spain, Watson’s lens captures the intimate character of private residences as well as the grandeur of culturally significant architectural sites. His selection includes such atmospheric spaces as Grundtvig’s Church, a masterwork of Danish Brick Expressionism; the imposing Futurist-style post office in Palermo; India’s opulent Lakshmi Vilas Palace; and the ornate architecture and haunting beauty of Cairo’s City of the Dead.