74 - Photograph "Fragment of Erosion [34]"—60x60 cm, white frame + 2 books "Blacktop Memento, fragments of erosion" signed by Kevin Couliau

Photograph "Fragment of Erosion [34]"—60x60 cm, white frame + 2 books "Blacktop Memento, fragments of erosion" signed by Kevin Couliau PHOTOGRAPH Jumeirah Beach 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. “Blacktop Memento,” fragments of erosion, is an archaeological tribute to the game and its battlegrounds. Taken from the book, this fine art print highlights the textures, colors, and erosion caused by countless runs, bounces, and crosses—memories sculpted by the encounters between man and matter. All prints are carefully produced and framed in the finest professional labs in Europe and the United States. The photographs are printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art Rag 308 g/m², 100% cotton paper with a semi-smooth surface texture. This is a high-end matte paper that meets the industry’s highest standards. The prints are typically mounted on aluminum Dibond in a wooden shadow box (matte black or white). The photograph is not covered with glass because the artist likes to highlight the textures and avoid any glare. SIGNED BOOKS At the heart of *Blacktop Memento* lies Kevin Couliau’s obsession with street basketball and its imprint on urban landscapes. Through an archaeological exploration, the French photographer uses *Blacktop Memento* to chart an original map of irregularities, ripples, and spectral hues: memories sculpted by the encounters between man and matter. Blacktop Memento is an independently published book chronicling 10 years of photographic archives. Couliau’s first book, entirely printed and crafted in French workshops using traditional bookbinding techniques, presents an unprecedented selection of still images drawn from his personal archives—a series of 76 close-ups of basketball courts collected from around the world over the past decade. 76 photos Foreword by Kevin Couliau Foreword by Jesse Washington 160 pages + a 44-page insert explaining the printing process Published by Asphalt Chronicles & Common Practice Limited edition of 1,000 copies The artwork and books were donated by photographer and videographer Kevin Couliau. Items must be picked up directly at the PLAY International offices in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine (93400), or can be shipped to you (shipping costs are the responsibility of the buyer).