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Epstein, Mitch
(b. 1952)State General Department Store, Hanoi

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Fotografie des 19. – 21. Jahrhunderts (Katalog nur online verfügbar)
Auktionsdatum 29.11.2025

State General Department Store, Hanoi. 1992. Chromogenic print on Kodak Professional Paper. 37,5 x 55,8 cm (51 x 61 cm). Signed, titled, dated, and editioned “1/20” in felt-tip pen on the verso.

Mitch Epstein’s work is deeply rooted in the exploration of place, often revealing the tensions between personal memory, cultural identity, and socio-political structures. Known for his nuanced use of color and his large-format approach, Epstein frequently documents environments undergoing transformation - be it in the American South, post-Soviet Vietnam, or post-industrial cities in the U.S. State General Department Store, Hanoi (1992) forms part of his early 1990s "Vietnam" series, a body of work that captures the quiet intricacies of daily life at a moment of profound political and economic transition. With its layered composition and muted tonalities, this image exemplifies Epstein’s ability to observe without exoticizing, offering instead a sensitive and formally rigorous reflection on the collision of tradition and modernity. – Corners slightly bumped; some light handling creases and a small fold mark in the lower margin; otherwise in near excellent condition.