12/19/2025
In Hidden Portraits, artist .hermes transforms classical paintings into subversive and haunting new works by reimagining their subjects in full concealment. These portraits, once designed to flaunt identity and power, are reworked into something far more mysterious.
With essays by Till-Holger Borchert and Francesca Raimondi, the book invites readers to look closer at the past to better understand the present.
Both a visual puzzle and a critique of status, this collection challenges the way we see art, legacy and self-image. Available now from ACC Art Books!
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