The visual approach in City Diary #1-7 centers on intimate, raw street photography that captures candid moments of urban life over an extended period. Anders Petersen’s work reveals a close engagement with city environments, often focusing on personal vignettes that highlight the textures and complexities of public and private spaces within the city.

The photographs are arranged to emphasize a diary-like progression, suggesting a temporal and emotional narrative through seven distinct sections or ‘diaries.’ This structure invites the viewer to immerse themselves in episodic explorations of mood, atmosphere, and social interaction, with a carefully composed black-and-white aesthetic that accentuates the humanity and grit of urban existence.

Published by Steidl/GUN in 2026, the extensive 448-page volume encapsulates Petersen’s sustained commitment to documenting city life, offering a dense collection for in-depth study and reflection.