Anastasia Samoylova

In Anastasia Samoylova's "Breakfast With" series, photo books are splayed open and the iconic images therein mingle with the first meal of the day, reading as affectionate homages to the greats of twentieth century photography. These playful pictures also inspire reflection on what it means to be nourished; we drink in artistic inspiration with our eyes and the effects are not unlike a strong cup of morning coffee. This set of four includes "Breakfast with . . ." Studio Ringl & Pit 1932, Irving Penn...

In Anastasia Samoylova's "Breakfast With" series, photo books are splayed open and the iconic images therein mingle with the first meal of the day, reading as affectionate homages to...