Things

2023 

    This editorial project examines the intricate relationship between humans and their objects, using the films of Pedro Almodóvar as a foundational framework. Drawing on the concept of the "Almodóvar Macguffin"—objects that operate as pivotal narrative devices—the work explores how material possessions transcend their functional purposes to reveal aspects of identity, memory, and aspiration.

Structured across seven chapters—Self, Love, Beauty, Women, Mothers, and Home—the project recontextualizes the role of personal items, analyzing their significance as both individual markers and collective symbols. Through a combination of visual storytelling and critical essays, it investigates how objects serve as vessels of meaning, shaping personal narratives and emotional landscapes. Inspired by Almodóvar’s use of material culture as a narrative tool, the project interrogates the emotional resonance of objects and their capacity to embody complex human experiences.

Designed as a tactile and visually engaging publication, the work blends photography, text, and cinematic references to challenge conventional understandings of material culture. By emphasizing the role of everyday items in constructing identity and preserving memory, the project provides a reflective space for examining the profound connection between people and their possessions, underscoring the intimate interplay between materiality and human experience.

  209 Pages 
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