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Richard Misrach

American, born 1949

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The image shows jagged, torn shapes and lines cutting across the center. In the background, there is a face with sunglasses. The torn effect interrupts the visual continuity. The abstract rips contrast with the human features, creating tension within the scene.
Richard Misrach, Playboy #94 (Ray Charles), 1990, printed 1998, chromogenic print, Gift of the Harriett Ames Charitable Trust, 1998.76.7

Playboy #94 (Ray Charles)

Richard Misrach · 1990, printed 1998 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  1998.76.7

This is a photograph of a red brick wall with graffiti and broken windows. The image shows part of a building's facade featuring two windows, one on either side, that are bordered by green shutters. The wall is made of red bricks and has graffiti in white spray paint with the words "Destroy this memory" written across it. The windows have broken glass panes, with one window showing venetian blinds that are in disarray. The building's roof is visible at the top of the image, covered with grey shingles.
Richard Misrach, Untitled [New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, 2005], 2005, printed 2010, inkjet print, Gift of the Artist, 2010.21.1.69

Untitled [New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, 2005]

Richard Misrach · 2005, printed 2010 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2010.21.1.69

This is a photograph of a shooting target. The image shows a paper target designed in the silhouette of a person attached to a bulletin board. The target has multiple bullet holes concentrated in the chest area. There are also several handwritten markings on the paper, including large numbers and letters in black marker. The surroundings seem to be an outdoor shooting range. The paper is slightly crumpled and appears to be stapled or pinned onto the board.
Richard Misrach, Border Patrol Target #46, Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge, Texas, 2013, printed 2021, inkjet print, Gift of Richard Misrach, 2021.91.9

Border Patrol Target #46, Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge, Texas

Richard Misrach · 2013, printed 2021 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2021.91.9

The image shows a large rock formation rising from the water. The horizon line merges with the hazy yellow sky. The rock is centrally positioned and slightly to the right. Two figures wade near the rock. The color palette is warm with shades of beige and sandy brown. The image is a photograph with soft focus and natural lighting.
Richard Misrach, Swimmers, Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation, Nevada, 1987, printed 1998, chromogenic print, Gift of the Harriett Ames Charitable Trust, 1998.76.8

Swimmers, Pyramid Lake Indian Reservation, Nevada

Richard Misrach · 1987, printed 1998 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  1998.76.8

The image shows a yellow house with a porch and stairs. A cat is on a chair, the house number is "5757," and there are various objects around, including a white chair and a damaged trailer part. The walls have graffiti messages, one saying "CAT INSIDE." The scene is captured at ground level, with no visible horizon. The color palette includes yellow, grey, and earthy tones, with hints of green from tree branches.
Richard Misrach, Untitled [New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, 2005], 2005, printed 2010, inkjet print, Gift of the Artist, 2010.21.1.40

Untitled [New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, 2005]

Richard Misrach · 2005, printed 2010 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2010.21.1.40

This is a photograph of a large ball-like object on a barren, dry landscape. The image shows a wide, cracked desert plain under a clear sky, highlighting a distinct spherical form wrapped in a weathered map or globe pattern fabric. The fabric is draped over the object, creating a mysterious shape that contrasts with the vastness of the landscape. Earth tones dominate the scene, with sandy beige and muted browns covering most of the frame. In the distance, low mountain ranges are faintly visible under the soft light, adding depth to the image. The photograph conveys a sense of isolation and intrigue, prompting viewers to consider the significance and context of the solitary, wrapped object.
Richard Misrach, Desert Croquet #1 (Deflated Earth), Black Rock Desert, Nevada, 1987, printed 1995, chromogenic print, Gift of the Collectors Committee, 1998.76.3

Desert Croquet #1 (Deflated Earth), Black Rock Desert, Nevada

Richard Misrach · 1987, printed 1995 · chromogenic print ·  Accession ID  1998.76.3

This is a photograph of a pickup truck parked in a residential area. The truck is brown and has messages painted in white on its side that read "SOLD TO LIBERTY MUTUAL" and other details. The bed of the truck contains various items. To the right of the truck, there is an open garage with visible clutter inside. The background shows a row of single-story houses with dark-colored roofs and a large pile of debris in front of them. The scene is set in daylight, with trees and patches of grass in view.
Richard Misrach, Untitled [New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, 2005], 2005, printed 2010, inkjet print, Gift of the Artist, 2010.21.1.58

Untitled [New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, 2005]

Richard Misrach · 2005, printed 2010 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2010.21.1.58

The image shows a close-up view of a residential area with two single-story brick houses. The photo is taken from a ground-level perspective, looking diagonally at the corner of one house, with the corner of another house partially visible on the left. Utility poles and wires can be seen in the upper portion of the image against a pale blue sky. The house on the right has graffiti on its wall that reads "No animals found inside" in red spray paint, accompanied by the number "19/2." Piles of debris, including wooden planks and metal fencing, are scattered on the ground. The color palette consists of earthy tones with light browns, beiges, and hints of green.
Richard Misrach, Untitled [New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, 2005], 2005, printed 2010, inkjet print, Gift of the Artist, 2010.21.1.38

Untitled [New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, 2005]

Richard Misrach · 2005, printed 2010 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2010.21.1.38

This is a photograph of a white car parked on a metal boat which is placed on top of a heap of debris next to a brick building with a brown shingled roof. In front of the car and boat, there is a handwritten sign requesting the removal of the car from the boat without damaging it.
Richard Misrach, Untitled [New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, 2005], 2005, printed 2010, inkjet print, Gift of the Artist, 2010.21.1.43

Untitled [New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, 2005]

Richard Misrach · 2005, printed 2010 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2010.21.1.43

This is a photograph of a shooting target set up outdoors. It depicts a large paper target mounted on a wooden frame with visible cardboard reinforcement. The target has the silhouette of a human torso printed on it, with multiple bullet holes concentrated around the central area. An additional smaller target sheet, labeled "VisiShot," is pinned over the silhouette. This smaller target displays concentric circles with scoring numbers, and several distinct orange-bordered impact holes where bullets have struck. To the right of the silhouette target, there are numbers handwritten in marker, with the name "Eric" above them and summed at the bottom. The background shows a gravel ground area and a cloudy sky.
Richard Misrach, Border Patrol Target #7, Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge, Texas, 2013, printed 2021, inkjet print, Gift of Richard Misrach, 2021.91.4

Border Patrol Target #7, Lower Rio Grande National Wildlife Refuge, Texas

Richard Misrach · 2013, printed 2021 · inkjet print ·  Accession ID  2021.91.4