Sam Taylor-Johnson Boeken

Focusing on the transformative journey of orphans in Bosnia and Romania, this work by Yvonne De Rosa captures the resilience and character of children striving for recognition and respect. Collaborating with Hope and Homes for Children, De Rosa's photography showcases their personal pride, community spirit, and kindness, highlighting their stories amidst the challenges they face. The project aims to shift perceptions of these children from "hidden identities" to valued members of society, with an introduction by Sam Taylor-Wood.

When Sam Taylor-Johnson (born 1967) climbed the famous mirrored staircase of Chanel's headquarters at 31 rue Cambon, Paris, she did not quite know what to expect. Her destination was Coco Chanel's private apartment on the second floor; her mission, to photograph it. Through the door marked MADEMOISELLE PRIVÉ, Taylor-Johnson entered Coco Chanel's secret world--exactly as she had left it at her death in 1971. Taylor-Johnson captures the mysterious, eerie presence of Coco's ornaments and furniture: a golden lion, a bejewelled birdcage, leather-bound books, Chinese lacquer screens, crystal chandeliers. Ultimately we are left with a sense of beautiful emptiness--Coco's touch is everywhere, but everywhere is haunted by her absence.

With LUNCH 14, the editors wondered if they could use the frontier story itself to de-centre its power.