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David Goldblatt — Selected Images
David Goldblatt

Selected Images

Eight gelatin silver prints by South African photographer David Goldblatt capture the stark social and physical landscapes of apartheid-era South Africa with unflinching documentary precision. Printed in the 1980s, these black-and-white images reflect Goldblatt's characteristic blend of quiet observation and moral clarity, revealing the everyday realities of a deeply divided society. The rich tonal depth of the gelatin silver process enhances the photographs' sense of intimacy and permanence, underscoring the weight of the historical moment they record.

Medium
Eight gelatin silver prints, printed 1980s.

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October 1, 2014

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David Goldblatt, Selected Images

Eight gelatin silver prints by South African photographer David Goldblatt capture the stark social and physical landscapes of apartheid-era South Africa with unflinching documentary precision. Printed in the 1980s, these black-and-white images reflect Goldblatt's characteristic blend of quiet observation and moral clarity, revealing the everyday realities of a deeply divided society. The rich tonal depth of the gelatin silver process enhances the photographs' sense of intimacy and permanence, underscoring the weight of the historical moment they record.

Medium
Eight gelatin silver prints, printed 1980s.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

20th Century, Humanist Photography, Male Artist, South African Artist, Multiple Works, Documentary Photography, Black and White Photography, Gelatin Silver Print, Apartheid Era, Multiple Works Series, Monochromatic, Male Photographer, Documentary Photographer, Series Format, Photojournalism, Social Realism

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