And in its place, anotherAs the title of Kovi Konowieckis debut monograph and in its place, another reminds us, we are always and forever subject to the twin certitudes of transience and change. As is the artist, who has moved back and forth between California, Mexico, Europe, and the Middle East, all of which places are part of the fabric of this sprawling, unscripted book. Here we are confronted with the geographical and emotional margins of society and the mind: the

The abandoned and dead things gained new breath and are reborn as the book ‘Arranging Life’

The paper is embedded with seeds

Organized into four thematic sections—“The Spy

this publication reveals the artist’s unique commitment to picturing life in America and

with her Grandmother’s name to unlock some portcullises

the Shah of Iran with his family (1964)

Referencing the historical Negro Motorist Green Book

completing a compelling reference to a little known community forever changed by the darkest point in South Africa’s history

but these images are timeless - they beg contemplation and immersion from the viewer

creating postmodernist oases in the metropolis

The book is a silent and moving contemplation of life beyond life and the desire to find solace and presence within the walls of the place that we choose to call home

countless photographers have been inspired by its iconic architecture and busy streets