The photobook 2005 by Patrick Cariou presents a visual exploration that centers on the year referenced in the title, offering a contemplative look at its cultural and social imprints through photography. The collection invites viewers to engage with the moment captured by the artist’s lens, emphasizing the specific conditions and atmospheres of that time frame.

Comprised of 228 pages, the book offers an extended sequence that unfolds through Cariou’s photographic perspective, known for blending documentary and artistic elements. Published in 2022 by Archway Publishing, it provides a curated archive that resonates with both historical context and an aesthetic sensibility distinctive to the early 21st century.