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Aaron Siskind — Chicago 11
Aaron Siskind

Chicago 11

Aaron Siskind's *Chicago 11* is a striking gelatin silver print that exemplifies his signature approach of isolating fragments of urban surfaces to create powerfully abstract compositions. Shot in Chicago, the work transforms peeling paint, torn posters, or weathered walls into bold, gestural forms that evoke the energy of Abstract Expressionist painting. The later print retains the rich tonal depth and sharp contrast characteristic of Siskind's masterful command of black-and-white photography.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.

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Photographs from the Art Institute of Chicago - Online Only

December 22, 2014

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Aaron Siskind, Chicago 11

Aaron Siskind's *Chicago 11* is a striking gelatin silver print that exemplifies his signature approach of isolating fragments of urban surfaces to create powerfully abstract compositions. Shot in Chicago, the work transforms peeling paint, torn posters, or weathered walls into bold, gestural forms that evoke the energy of Abstract Expressionist painting. The later print retains the rich tonal depth and sharp contrast characteristic of Siskind's masterful command of black-and-white photography.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed later.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Geometric, Monochrome, Detail Oriented, Contemplative, American, Gelatin Silver Print, Abstract Expressionism, Modern, Mid-Century, Abstract, Texture

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