The term “Grand Tour” dates back to 1670, first appearing in Richard Lassels’ influential book The Voyage of Italy. It described the act of travelling abroad to learn about art, architecture and antiquity. One of the most desired destinations was Rome, popular for its awe-inspiring classical structures. Today, architectural tourism remains a common pursuit. Phaidon’s contemporary travel guide Destination Architecture, for example, has 1,000 entries, spanning 70 countries and 135 cities. Spanish photographers Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda also find inspiration in buildings. They use the urban landscape as a backdrop for playful and creative compositions. Figures perform in front of minimal façades – bending, stretching and jumping amongst abstract cut outs, spots and grids. The duo formulates these images without photo editing software. Instead, Devís and Rueda set the scene in real life, using props, unexpected locations and natural light. annandaniel.com | @drcuerda | @anniset.

Image Credits:
1. Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda, Valencia, Spain (2017).
2. Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda, Valencia, Spain (2022).
3. Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda Alicante, Spain (2019).
4. Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda, Valencia, Spain (2021).
5. Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda, Doha, Qatar (2019).
6. Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda, Valencia, Spain (2017).
7. Anna Devís and Daniel Rueda, Munich, Germany (2016).