Joachimstrasse 20: Slide projections of former Jewish residents, theatre, and Torah reading room, 1929-31, Berlin

1992

Shimon Attie

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Shimon Attie

Artist, American, born 1957

The image depicts a street view from a slightly upward angle, showcasing the facade of an old building against the evening sky. The horizon is not distinctly visible, but suggested by the alignment of distant rooftops. The building to the left has a weathered exterior with a sign reading "Biograph - Theater" above the entrance. The style is realistic, capturing textures and details accurately. A bluish glow from a street lamp casts an eerie ambiance, contrasting with warm interior lights. The evening sky transitions from deep blues to violets, complementing the grays and browns of the building. A car with a matte sheen is parked close by, with another building in the cityscape in the background. The image has a cinematic quality with a dramatic use of lighting and palette.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Judy Norell, Washington, DC; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2006; acquired by NGA, 2015.

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Exhibition History

2008

  • Sight/Insight: People and Places, Recent Acquisitions of Photography and Media Arts, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, April 30 – September 15, 2008

Inscriptions

on verso, signed by artist, lower left in black ink: Shimon Attie 1/25 1992; by Corcoran Gallery of Art, bottom right corner: 2006.014.001

Wikidata ID

Q64170720

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