Author

LAURA LEAL

Publishers

Handshake

Info

52 pages

2024

170mm × 148mm

Hardcover

ISBN

9788412745092

Cost

£18.50

Apricot Poodle investigates imitation as a mechanism of social belonging by following a series
of families from different socioeconomic backgrounds who converge in choosing the same breed
and color of pet. The apricot-colored poodle becomes a symbol of distinction, and depending
on its meaning for each family—whether as a reflection of their lifestyle or a significant financial
effort—its appearance and care vary across different neighborhoods in the city. The project
invites reflection on the complexities of social dynamics, revealing how, even under a veneer of
similarity, hierarchies and divisions persist, shaping collective identity.