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Nan Goldin — Self-portrait in the mirror, Hotel Baur au Lac, Zürich
Nan Goldin

Self-portrait in the mirror, Hotel Baur au Lac, Zürich

A raw and intimate self-portrait captures Goldin reflected in a hotel mirror, her gaze meeting the camera with unflinching directness and vulnerability. The lush, warm tones characteristic of her dye destruction process lend the image a saturated, almost cinematic quality that heightens its emotional intensity. The opulent setting of the Hotel Baur au Lac creates a striking tension between luxury and the deeply personal, confessional nature of Goldin's photographic practice.

Medium
Dye destruction print.

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May 21, 2015

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Nan Goldin, Self-portrait in the mirror, Hotel Baur au Lac, Zürich

A raw and intimate self-portrait captures Goldin reflected in a hotel mirror, her gaze meeting the camera with unflinching directness and vulnerability. The lush, warm tones characteristic of her dye destruction process lend the image a saturated, almost cinematic quality that heightens its emotional intensity. The opulent setting of the Hotel Baur au Lac creates a striking tension between luxury and the deeply personal, confessional nature of Goldin's photographic practice.

Medium
Dye destruction print.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Intimate, Hotel Interior, Contemporary Photographer, Confessional Art, Color Photography, Documentary, American, Photograph, Dye Destruction Print, Renowned Contemporary Artist, Documentary Photography, American Artist, Intimate Mood, Interior, Urban Setting, Late 20th Century, Female Photographer, Self-Portrait, Female Artist, Confessional Photography, Mirror, Contemporary

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