is a curated artist book featuring love letters and break- up emails from 32 artists across six European countries. This limited edition of 55 copies delves into the evolution of human relationships in the digital era.
The Editorial Essay titled "Notes and Marketing Strategies on Love in the Digital Age: A Tapestry of Emotions," discusses how digital communication has transformed the way we express and experience emotions. Despite technological advancements, there remains a profound longing for genuine, authentic connections. The essay underscores this through the tangible emotional artifacts of love letters and break-up emails, whether exchanged between humans or even digital entities. It reflects on the struggle for real connection amid the superficiality of digital interactions, echoing the sentiment of Haddaway’s 1993 song "What Is Love.", Eva Illouz' theories on relationships, art historical and contemporary references.
Edition of 55, available for 24 € plus shipping
With submissions by
Nina Ashley Bach, Chenchanna, Nola Fischer, Marie Grosz Annika Hilzendegen, Marlon Jerome Hesse, Nasrin Jalali, Thomas Judisch, Andjela Lekovic, Jessica Lentz, Anna Loi, Sopo Kashakashvili, Bodil Sezen Matheeuwsen, Jil Ingabire Mugaragu, Yasaman Nozari, Manja Opdam, Bruna Pinho, Max Rebscher, Iulia Rusu, Kyra Schneider, Savvy Sun, Emily Vierthaler