Shaun Waugh, Subject Failure

Shaun Waugh’s first monograph, Subject Failure, spans 15 years of practice and is arranged chromatically to trace the conceptual and material tensions of photography. Featuring over 80 images, the book investigates the mechanics of the medium—how images function as both illusion and object—with a focus on colour systems, printing processes, and photographic materiality.

The publication includes essays by Emma Ng, Marcus Moore, and Matt Plummer & Alice Tappenden, offering critical perspectives on Waugh’s work. Designed by Anna Brown, Subject Failure balances conceptual rigour with visual clarity, providing a compelling survey of Waugh’s practice.

Designed by Anna Brown