BOOK:In Memory Of, Phaidon Publications

Memorials hold a special position in the cultural memory of communities, and collective consciousness of communities, cities, and countries. “In Memory Of” presents an extraordinary and moving collection of more than 60 exceptional structures commemorating some of the most destructive events of the 20th and 21st centuries, including war, genocide, terrorism, famine, and slavery from around the world. The volume “In Memory Of” highlights memorials built since 1982, featuring important works all over the world, all urging us never to forget. Thoughtful essays on the subjects of hope, strength, grief, loss, and fear help to contextualize the projects and address the emotional aspects of memorialization. The book also includes a moving foreword by Sir David Adjaye. Beautifully designed with a minimal, reflective cover, and illustrated with 200 photographs, this book is intended to be experienced, felt, looked at, interpreted, and read in a variety of ways. In Memory Of features memorials designed by some of today’s leading architects, including David Adjaye, Tadao Ando, Diller Scofidio + Renfro, Peter Eisenman, Daniel Libeskind, Maya Lin, Snøhetta, and Peter Zumthor. It also features memorials designed by artists like Elmgreen & Dragset, Isamu Noguchi, Taryn Simon, and Rachel Whiteread.-Efi Michalarou