
Shinju-ku (with Ben Johnson), Tokyo
Thomas Struth's large-scale chromogenic print captures the dense, layered urban landscape of Tokyo's Shinjuku district, immersing the viewer in a symphony of signage, architecture, and commercial excess. The image reflects Struth's signature documentary precision, presenting the bustling streetscape with a detached, almost clinical objectivity that invites deep contemplation of modern city life. The collaborative notation "with Ben Johnson" suggests a shared artistic vision in rendering this overwhelming yet meticulously composed urban tableau.
- Medium
- Chromogenic print, printed 1998.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
Photographs
October 1, 2014
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