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Peter Ross: Burroughs

by Josh Rubin in Culture on 11 January 2010

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Following his 2007 work documenting psychics, photographer Peter Ross' latest series takes on the metaphysical aura of stuff with his series of images of William Burroughs' possessions. 12_candlesmg5075.jpg

The items—from skull candles to walking sticks (pictured here)—all still sit in his Bowery Street apartment in NYC. 12_shoesmg4981_v2.jpg

Iconic accessories, like Burroughs' worn shoes, take on new meaning thanks to Ross' detail-oriented eye. 12_bedspreadmg4971.jpg

Other less iconic pieces, including this handmade quilt, provide intimate glimpses into the late writer's life. 12_weaponsmg4753.jpg

Shot against stark backgrounds, Ross' approach makes the objects into resonant totems of Burrough's life. 12_pinwheelsmg4822.jpg

Check out more images after the jump. 12_booksmg5015.jpg 12_blowdartsmg4903.jpg 12_bulletsmg4740.jpg 12_walkingsticksmg4900.jpg 12_magazinesmg4934.jpg 12_hatmg4709.jpg 12_daisymg4812.jpg 12_shoeshinemg5018.jpg 12_footstoolmg5114.jpg

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