I Fought the Law: Photographs by Olivia Locher of the Strangest Laws from Each of the 50 States (Quirky Book of Laws, Strange Facts) - Hardcover

Olivia Locher is a New York City-based fine art photographer.

Kenneth Goldsmith is a poet living in New York City.

Eric Shiner is senior vice president of Sotheby's fine art division.

“Olivia Locher is a young photographer who has garnered a huge following for her work on social media, and her photos have appeared in the New York Times Magazine, W, Glamour, to name a few. With this project, she has demonstrated a talent for blurring the murky lines between the personal and the political, in a visually stunning combination. Her point is that there is no point to many of these laws, and that the legal system and our established social conventions should always be up for debate. The law professes to be definite, hard and unwavering, even when it is wrong. Locher’s photos are the exact opposite of that, drawing attention to the contrived nature of the legal system through art.” —Bust

“Locher’s work makes a blithe and cheery first impression but takes a subversive turn upon closer inspection.” —Vogue

“Locher illustrates puzzling, outdated and in some cases merely legendary laws from across America, a clever and often humorous look at legal history and ‘the letter of the law.’ ... With its blend of fact and fiction, Locher’s concept feels of-the-moment, and her aesthetics do too.” —Los Angeles Times

“A colorful and humorous look at the changing legal landscape of the United States over the past century.” —Buzzfeed

“Takes civil disobedience to a minute level with bright colors and a clear sense of humor, while also demonstrating the sometimes perplexing reach of government.” —Daily Beast

“Supremely fun and surreal.” —Fast Company