I Know How Furiously Your Heart Is Beating represents a pivotal turning point in Alec Soth’s career. After taking a year-long sabbatical from photography, Soth returned with a lens focused not on the vast American landscape, but on the intimate interiors and private lives of individuals. The title, taken from a poem by Wallace Stevens, reflects the intense internal energy and vulnerability found in these encounters. Shot across several countries, the 35 large-format color photographs present a series of quiet, meditative portraits and still lifes. Each image captures a delicate exchange between the photographer and the subject, emphasizing the “invisible thread” of human connection. The work is characterized by a soft, natural light and a profound sense of stillness, inviting the viewer to slow down and consider the interior lives that exist behind closed doors.
