In her excellent book of this title, Charlotte Cotton identifieS seven categories of Contemporary Art:
The photograph has been preconceived - not a moment of chance.
Storytelling
Emotional detachment on behalf of the photographer
The stuff around us in our daily lives.
Tenderness between lovers
Reportage slowed down, post-event.
Meaning comes from cultural coding. Something deeply familiar.
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