Self published, 2024. First edition. Box set with 10 pair of photographs. Photographs by Ana Paganini. Text by Isa Toledo (English / Portuguese). Design by Ana Paganini.
For documentary photographer Ana Paganini, it all began with time. The time Paganini spent in Vila Real, at her grandfather’s house. Then, the time spent at Velharias Morais, the antique shop behind her grandfather’s house. The time Sr. Morais had spent in Switzerland collecting objects, the time since he’d moved to Portugal collecting more, the time spent arranging and rearranging objects in the store—mementos that had belonged to people whose time had run out. The time Paganini spent learning to take pictures. Time as collection, recollection, and composition.
Is a memory created or found? What about a photograph? Memory, like photography, involves both the passing of time (collection) and the freezing of time (recollection). Composition—the relationship between objects—helps make a photograph memorable, and memory itself is a game of composition. It’s easier to recall something when it relates to something else; any time spent playing memory games proves this without a doubt. Ana Paganini´s grandmother lost her ability to recall memories due to Alzheimer's disease. This game is dedicated to her.Isa Toledo
