City TV (Berlin) #50/17

1997-1998, printed 2009

Frank Thiel

Associated Names
Frank Thiel

Artist, German, born 1966

This is a photograph of an urban wall with surveillance cameras and a door. The wall shows signs of wear and exposure, with a mix of exposed bricks and plaster. There is green growth near the bottom. Two white surveillance cameras are mounted on a ledge with black cables. Below the ledge is a black area. Beside the wall is a grey double door with graffiti and emergency exit signage. The scene conveys a sense of neglect and urban decay.

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Provenance

Heather and Tony Podesta, Washington, DC; gift to the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, 2010; acquired by NGA, 2015.

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Inscriptions

on verso of mount, signed by artist, center in black ink: City TV (Berlin) / 1997-1999 / #50/17 / 59.5 x 39.5 cm / edition: 1/4 / Frank Thiel ' 2009; top center: TOP ↑ TOP; by Corcoran Gallery of Art, on bottom hanging cleat: 2010.005.003

Wikidata ID

Q64147691

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