Dan Graham

Ginsberg, Daniel Harry
Graham, Daniel H.

American, 1942 - 2022

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This is a photograph of a brick wall structure with two symmetrical doors. The image shows two staircases ascending to two identical white doors set into a wall of dark bricks. Above and below the staircases are horizontal brick surfaces, accompanied by windows on either side of the doors. The top image is in black and white, while the bottom image is in color, revealing the warm tones of the bricks. This juxtaposition between monochrome and color emphasizes the architectural elements and the geometric precision of the design.
Dan Graham, Two Home Homes, 1966, one chromogenic print and one gelatin silver print, Glenstone in honor of Eileen and Michael Cohen, 2008.30.22

Two Home Homes

Dan Graham · 1966 · one chromogenic print and one gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2008.30.22

The image shows a stack of pink plastic storage bins in the foreground. The bins are pink, and there are fluorescent tubes on the ceiling emitting a creamy white light. The bins are arranged to the left and center of the image, while the ceiling lights are visible in the upper background.
Dan Graham, Kitchen Trays Stacked for Sale in Highway Discount Store, Jersey City, New Jersey, 1966, chromogenic print, Glenstone in honor of Eileen and Michael Cohen, 2008.30.21

Kitchen Trays Stacked for Sale in Highway Discount Store, Jersey City, New Jersey

Dan Graham · 1966 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2008.30.21

This is a photograph featuring two vignettes capturing moments from everyday life. The top photograph shows the interior of a restaurant with three chrome stools lined against a counter, overlooking empty streets and buildings. The bottom photograph displays the back ends of a row of large cargo trucks parked under a street lamp against a pale sky. The photographs are titled "Family Group in New Highway Restaurant, Jersey City, N.J. 1967" and "Trucks, New York City 1966", respectively.
Dan Graham, Homes for America, 1966-1967, 2 chromogenic prints, Glenstone in honor of Eileen and Michael Cohen, 2008.30.20

Homes for America

Dan Graham · 1966-1967 · 2 chromogenic prints ·  Accession ID  2008.30.20

This is a photograph of two brick entrances with staircases leading to identical doors. The scene shows symmetrical architectural features with staircases leading up to two doors positioned closely together. Each door has a circular relief pattern. The image includes a wider view of the surrounding areas, including windows on each side of the doors. The lower half of the image focuses on the central part of the facade. The brickwork, symmetry, and repetition create a sense of uniformity between the two parts of the image, highlighting architectural elements like aligned bricks, rectangular shapes, and the repetition of design motifs in an orderly manner.
Dan Graham, Two Home Homes, 1966, 2 gelatin silver prints, Glenstone in honor of Eileen and Michael Cohen, 2008.30.23

Two Home Homes

Dan Graham · 1966 · 2 gelatin silver prints ·  Accession ID  2008.30.23

The image shows a street lined with suburban houses, viewed from a slightly left-angled perspective. Snow-covered rooftops fill the frame against an overcast sky. The houses have two stories and are designed with white siding and brown brickwork. A Santa Claus decoration is visible in the window of the closest house. The color palette is muted, with neutral tones dominating. Cars are parked in driveways. The scene suggests a peaceful residential neighborhood.
Dan Graham, Christmas, Housing Project, Staten Island, New York City, 1976, chromogenic print, Glenstone in honor of Eileen and Michael Cohen, 2008.30.19

Christmas, Housing Project, Staten Island, New York City

Dan Graham · 1976 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  2008.30.19