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Hoepker, Thomas
(1936-2024)View from Williamsburg, Brooklyn of Manhattan, September 11, 2001

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Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts (Katalog nur online verfügbar)
Auktionsdatum 4.12.2024

View from Williamsburg, Brooklyn of Manhattan, September 11, 2001. Large-format archival pigment print, printed 2007. 50 x 74 cm. (60 x 90 cm). Signed and editioned "18/20" by the photographer in ink and photographer's stamp on the verso.

This photograph, by acclaimed Magnum photographer Thomas Hoepker, sparked considerable debate upon its release. As a photojournalist acutely aware of the power of visual storytelling and the intense emotions it can evoke, Hoepker chose not to share the image immediately after September 11. He believed that its inherent ambiguity made it an inadequate representation of that day’s events. Rather than conveying indifference, Hoepker has explained that his aim was to capture the complexity of human responses to tragedy, highlighting how a single image can evoke diverse interpretations. Today, it stands as an iconic piece of photojournalism, representing a pivotal moment in global history. – In excellent condition with rich colors.

Provenance: Robert Morat Galerie to the present owner.