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Philip-Lorca diCorcia — Head #03
Philip-Lorca diCorcia

Head #03

A striking large-scale photograph from diCorcia's acclaimed *Heads* series, in which unsuspecting pedestrians on New York City streets were captured by a powerful strobe light hidden among theatrical lighting rigs overhead. The resulting image isolates the subject dramatically against a darkened background, lending an almost cinematic, painterly quality to an otherwise candid moment. This flush-mounted print, signed in pencil by the artist, represents one of only ten examples from the edition, underscoring its significance as a collectible work within diCorcia's celebrated practice.

Medium
Signed in pencil, printed title and date on labels affixed to the reverse of the flush-mount. One from an edition of 10.

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April 1, 2014

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Philip-Lorca diCorcia, Head #03

A striking large-scale photograph from diCorcia's acclaimed *Heads* series, in which unsuspecting pedestrians on New York City streets were captured by a powerful strobe light hidden among theatrical lighting rigs overhead. The resulting image isolates the subject dramatically against a darkened background, lending an almost cinematic, painterly quality to an otherwise candid moment. This flush-mounted print, signed in pencil by the artist, represents one of only ten examples from the edition, underscoring its significance as a collectible work within diCorcia's celebrated practice.

Medium
Signed in pencil, printed title and date on labels affixed to the reverse of the flush-mount. One from an edition of 10.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Contemporary Photographer, Cinematic Mood, Artificial Lighting, Photographic Print, Color Photography, Male Artist, Contemporary Artist, American Photographer, Large Format Print, Candid Portrait, American Artist, Limited Edition, Late 20th Century, Urban Subject, Street Photography

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