This collection explores the photographic works of Miguel Rio Branco from 1968 to 1992, focusing on his unique ability to capture texture and matter. The accompanying text by Jean-Pierre Criqui highlights Rio Branco's sensitive eye for the aesthetic transformations of humble and even vile motifs. The publication delves into themes of excess, life in all directions, and its inseparable counterpart, death at work, as observed in the artist's photographic output. This volume is a comprehensive survey of a significant period in Rio Branco's artistic career.

The accompanying text by Jean-Pierre Criqui frames Miguel Rio Branco's work as a profound exploration of texture and matter, drawing parallels to Baudelaire's observations on the collection of urban detritus. The publication is presented as a comprehensive catalog of the artist's output between 1968 and 1992, emphasizing themes of life's excess and its inherent mortality. The focus on the 'humble, vile motifs' suggests a raw and visceral aesthetic. This collection likely appeals to those interested in art photography and the examination of the human condition through unconventional subjects.