“The Pursuit of the Numinous” is celebrated photographer Barry Talis’s debut monograph. In this limited edition book, Barry Talis navigates the invisible threads that connect the spiritual with the secular. His photography reveals that moments of transcendence can occur anywhere— from the fervent spirituality observed in religious rituals to the exuberant expressions of identity and freedom in pride events, and even in the mundane moments of daily existence. With a profound understanding of both natural and artificial light, Talis delves deep into the human condition, using his camera to bridge the gap between the observable world and the inner realms of emotion and spirituality. By documenting the broad spectrum of urban spirituality, Barry Talis challenges the conventional boundaries between the sacred and the profane revealing “the numinous” in the most unexpected places.
Exclusive limited edition Published by Eyeshot, 2024 Hardcover, 22×24 cm 160 pages Designed and made in Italy Edited by Marco Savarese Text by Lucrezia Bonarota
