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Nan Goldin — Self-portrait in the mirror, London
Nan Goldin

Self-portrait in the mirror, London

In this dye destruction print, Goldin captures her reflection in a mirror with characteristic intimacy and unflinching honesty, employing the vibrant color saturation and archival qualities of the Cibachrome process. The work exemplifies her documentary approach to self portraiture, presenting the artist in a moment of private introspection while maintaining the formal composition of the mirror reflection. Created in London during the mid 1990s, the photograph reflects Goldin's continued exploration of identity, vulnerability, and the blurred boundaries between public and private selves that define her artistic practice.

Medium
Dye destruction print, printed 1996.

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April 2, 2025

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Nan Goldin, Self-portrait in the mirror, London

In this dye destruction print, Goldin captures her reflection in a mirror with characteristic intimacy and unflinching honesty, employing the vibrant color saturation and archival qualities of the Cibachrome process. The work exemplifies her documentary approach to self portraiture, presenting the artist in a moment of private introspection while maintaining the formal composition of the mirror reflection. Created in London during the mid 1990s, the photograph reflects Goldin's continued exploration of identity, vulnerability, and the blurred boundaries between public and private selves that define her artistic practice.

Medium
Dye destruction print, printed 1996.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Confessional aesthetic, Postmodern Photography, Color Photography, Urban Interior, snapshot style, American Artist, Late 20th Century, Self-Portrait, Intimate Documentary, Personal Narrative

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