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David Levinthal — cibachrome print
David Levinthal

cibachrome print

David Levinthal's work explores the constructed nature of reality through meticulously staged miniature scenes, often drawing on the visual language of American mythology, popular culture, and historical narratives. His cibachrome prints, known for their rich, saturated colors and shallow depth of field, transform small-scale figurines and toys into evocative, cinematic images that blur the line between the real and the artificial. Through this process, Levinthal investigates how cultural memory and identity are shaped by mass-produced imagery and collective fantasy.

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Under the Influence

September 16, 2014

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David Levinthal, cibachrome print

David Levinthal's work explores the constructed nature of reality through meticulously staged miniature scenes, often drawing on the visual language of American mythology, popular culture, and historical narratives. His cibachrome prints, known for their rich, saturated colors and shallow depth of field, transform small-scale figurines and toys into evocative, cinematic images that blur the line between the real and the artificial. Through this process, Levinthal investigates how cultural memory and identity are shaped by mass-produced imagery and collective fantasy.

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Related themes

Postmodern Art, Staged Imagery, Conceptual Photography, Contemporary Photographer, Cinematic Mood, Cibachrome Print, Male Artist, Rich Saturated Colors, 20th Century Photography, Contemporary Artist, American Artist, Late 20th Century, Narrative Imagery, Toy Photography, Constructed Reality, Constructed Photography

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