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Philip-Lorca diCorcia — New York
Philip-Lorca diCorcia

New York

A chance moment on the busy streets of New York City is transformed into a cinematic tableau through diCorcia's signature use of concealed strobe lighting. Unsuspecting pedestrians are dramatically illuminated against the urban backdrop, their figures elevated from anonymous passersby to compelling, almost theatrical subjects. The resulting image blurs the boundary between documentary photography and staged fiction, a hallmark of diCorcia's practice.

Medium
Chromogenic print.

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April 1, 2014

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Philip-Lorca diCorcia, New York

A chance moment on the busy streets of New York City is transformed into a cinematic tableau through diCorcia's signature use of concealed strobe lighting. Unsuspecting pedestrians are dramatically illuminated against the urban backdrop, their figures elevated from anonymous passersby to compelling, almost theatrical subjects. The resulting image blurs the boundary between documentary photography and staged fiction, a hallmark of diCorcia's practice.

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

Related themes

Moody Atmosphere, Artificial Lighting, Color Photography, Male Artist, Mysterious Mood, Contemporary Artist, American Photographer, Chromogenic Print, Late 20th Century, Cinematic Style, Urban Subject, Street Photography, Staged Realism

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