Text by Pygmalion Karatzas
Wisdom recognises that beyond the multiplicity of forms lies the absolute void that transcends all forms. Compassion recognises that in the manifest world the one can only be expressed through many forms and thus all must be treated with love, care and respect. The ascent from the many to the one is the path of wisdom and the descent from the one to the many is the path of compassion. ”
– Perennial Philosophy
`Nortigo` is an exercise in shifting points of view as a gesture to reveal new and interesting information, compositions and feelings from spaces designed to form tangible connections between above and below. From a conventional standpoint, shifting perspectives was something to be avoided, but in our post-modern era it is an expression of pluralism. Such a diverse showcase is presented with this selection from the upcoming book `Integral Lens – editorial and artistic architectural photography` by architect and photographer Pygmalion Karatzas from his 5-month trip to United States awarded by the Fulbright Foundation Greece.
Cover image: Downtown Miami © Pygmalion Karatzas
MANHATTAN MIDTOWN, NEW YORK (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
WEST 57TH, NEW YORK (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
AQUARIUM, MONTEREY BAY (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
OGDEN MUSEUM OF SOUTHERN ART, NEW ORLEANS (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
CLYFFORD STILL MUSEUM, DENVER (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART, BOSTON (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
RAY AND MARIA STATA CENTER, MIT, CAMBRIDGE (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER, LOS ANGELES (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM, NEW YORK (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
MORGAN LIBRARY, NEW YORK (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
BROOKFIELD, NEW YORK (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
LAKE POINT TOWER, CHICAGO (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
SPACE NEEDLE SEATTLE (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
EMP MUSEUM, SEATTLE (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
WEST CONCOURSE PATH STATION, NEW YORK (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
CADET CHAPEL, COLORADO SPRINGS (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
OAK PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY, CHICAGO (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
JAMES THOMPSON CENTER, CHICAGO (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
FULTON CENTER, NEW YORK (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
STATE STREET VILLAGE, CHICAGO (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
JFK LIBRARY, BOSTON (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
HARVARD MUSEUM OF ARTS, CAMBRIDGE (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
FINE ARTS MUSEUM, BOSTON (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
BROOKLYN BRIDGE, NEW YORK (C) PYGMALION KARATZAS
ROCKEFELLER PLAZA, NEW YORK (C) PYGMALION KARATZASREAD ALSO: PYGMALION KARATZAS TAKES AMAZING PHOTOGRAPHS OF COMMUNITY ROWING BOATHOUSE IN BOSTON