Vandalism explores the interplay between urban decay and human intervention through a visual strategy that captures abandoned spaces marked by graffiti, damage, and transformation. John Divola’s photographic approach balances documentation with a sense of personal engagement, revealing how these altered environments challenge notions of order and neglect.

Comprising 120 pages of carefully composed images, the book offers a contemplative look at the textures and atmospheres created by acts of defacement. The mood shifts between desolation and vitality, as the photographer’s eye traces the unpredictable patterns and colors imposed on deteriorating surfaces.