By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Cristiano Volk is an Italian photographer whose hallucinatory images meditate on capitalism and commodity culture Volk first gravitated towards photography through cinema and literature This penchant for storytelling has informed the way in which Volk captures his images Described in a past interview as a “photographic journey that tells the story of today’s society,” Volk’s photographs showcase the idea that collectively “we are often led to desire what is only on the surface of things.” From staring endlessly at the glow of our phones to spotlighting the densely networked world of transactions we live in Volk magnifies these routine activities and scenes in the same way that German philosopher once predicted how technology and capital have combined to change the way we perceive the world.