Publisher/Gyldendal

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Født af Mørket (Born of Darkness) is a collection of works by Danish photographer Clas Klement (1946-). Klement has a long history of examining human activity through cities and travel, and is known for his unique style, freely employing both black and white and color to reveal layers of memory and time. This book was shot in St. Petersburg, Russia, shortly before the invasion of Ukraine. It captures the tension and sense of confinement pervading the city through images of people crossing paths on trams, staircases, and streets. The circular composition, with no beginning or end, suggests the inhabitants are trapped in their unavoidable daily routines, while also echoing the anxiety and stagnation we feel today. His gaze, capturing the atmosphere of a closed society, resonates with the current situation in Russia, and quietly questions the universal nature of humanity and cities.