Nordmarka by Massimo Leardini

April 2024

“Walking the same trip ten times can give you the feeling of repetition but walking it a hundred times can give you a renewed sensitivity and joy for every “tiny” thing along the way.”  -Arne Næss

Nordmarka is the dense forest region that surrounds Oslo. This new publication explores Leardini’s fascination for this part of the world. Massimo Leardini has used this region as a source of inspiration and research in his work for many years, especially during the summer season.

Presented as a limited-edition Artist Book, Nordmarka is a visual poem, beautifully printed in offset duotone in an edition of 500 copies. The photographs in this book were made between 2019 and 2023.

“During my walks, I have followed paths from north to south and from west to east, crossing both forests and lakes. My photographic journey collects details of both nature that is untouched and nature affected by people. The people in Nordmarka respect the forest – and the forest respects the people. It is a unique give-and-take relationship. I aim to evoke a sense of reverence, stillness, and tranquility found in the natural world among viewers while promoting awareness of the need to preserve and protect it.”

ISBN - 9788269361209
Pages - 168
Cover - Embossed cloth covered hardback with tipped-in print
Size - 21,6 x 27 cm.

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