{"product_id":"drainspottingart-9783721210613","title":"DRAINSPOTTING.ART","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA visual survey of the overlooked aesthetics of urban design, bringing together drain cover imprints from cities worldwide.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor over 25 years, artist Alex Fischer has been exploring the hidden beauty beneath our feet through his \u003ci\u003eDrainspotting\u003c\/i\u003e project. To date, he has created over 500 frottages of drain covers from 135 cities spanning 35 countries and 6 continents. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach imprint transforms a utilitarian object into art, exposing the industrial and cultural character of its origin and, collectively, reflecting a rich spectrum of cultures and eras. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe imperfections of the rubbings invite imagination and subjectivity, contrasting with the rigid precision of the originals. Alex‘s work celebrates diversity, discovery, and the overlooked artistry of urban design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e“I cannot look at Fischer’s work without being reminded of the film The Third Man by Carol Reed… The manhole cover was the door to a double life.“\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eArnon Grunberg","brand":"Alex Fischer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48394370416891,"sku":"9783721210613","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_0d52cb0d-742e-44bc-b35c-13648e27aa10.jpg?v=1779220577","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/drainspottingart-9783721210613","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}