{"product_id":"drainspotting-art","title":"DRAINSPOTTING.ART","description":"\u003cp\u003e_Visually compelling exploration of graphic patterns in the urban landscape\u003cbr\u003e_Global survey of functional design transformed into visual language\u003cbr\u003e_Sourcebook of form, texture, and typography for contemporary design\u003cbr\u003e_Works are done with 9 B Faber Castell on 100 x 100 cm Fabriano paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor over 25 years, artist Alex Fischer has been exploring the hidden beauty beneath our feet through his Drainspotting project. To date, he has created over 500 frottages of drain covers from 135 cities spanning 35 countries and 6 continents. Each 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\n\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\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eI 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\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eArnon Grunberg\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Braun Publishing AG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52835912155456,"sku":"978-3-7212-1061-3","price":65.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0904\/4803\/6160\/files\/9783721210613_FC.jpg?v=1784567142","url":"https:\/\/niggli.ch\/en\/products\/drainspotting-art","provider":"Niggli","version":"1.0","type":"link"}