The book's title Zwischen den Jahren, describes the time between Christmas and New Year-the time between years. It acts as a metaphor to explain the period of transition between child and adulthood, in addition to the sense of suspended time or paralysis between before the Covid pandemic and an unknown future. The photographs in the book are a combination of observed and staged moments, and recreated memories. The young people they depict are often lit by the light of a phone or laptop, as they are pictured in small groups or alone in kitchens, bedrooms, on urban streets or in the midst of Covid-compliant nature. Where family groups are shown, often at dining room tables, the images reflect the silence and shared tension between the generations. As the book progresses, a sense of isolation increases, even those in groups often appear alone in contemplation. There is only one crowd scene in the book, incongruous, and jarring against the isolation which had become the norm.

About the Author
Valentin Goppel (born 2000) is a photographer based in Hanover, Germany. He has been awarded the Leica Oskar Barnack Newcomer Award and the Visa pour l'image urban newcomer grant. Goppel's work is held in collections including the Sprengel Museum Hannover and the Kunsthalle Bremen. His work has been exhibited widely including at the Leica Gallery Singapore, Ernst Leitz-Museum Wetzlar, Kunstmuseum Bochum, Leica Gallery Los Angeles and Citadel Saladin, Cairo. amongst others. His work has been featured in international publications including Die Zeit and The New York Times.


Book Information
ISBN 9781915423177
Author Valentin Goppel
Format Hardback
Page Count 80
Imprint GOST Books
Publisher GOST Books