Bullet-scarred outdoor cinema at the Palace of Culture in the Karte Char district of Kabul.

2002, printed 2007

Simon Norfolk

Associated Names
Simon Norfolk

Artist, British, born Nigeria, 1963

The image shows an old, abandoned stage in an outdoor setting. The stage is damaged, with a rectangular screen in the center. The horizon is low and partially obscured by the stage, with faded buildings in the distance. The color palette is muted and earthy, with browns, beiges, and dusty oranges dominating. Close to the stage are remnants of seating, with rows of concrete or stone bases leading towards the stage. Sparse trees with bare branches are seen on each side of the image.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    chromogenic print

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Dr. and Mrs. J. Patrick Kennedy

  • Dimensions

    image: 101.8 × 127.2 cm (40 1/16 × 50 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 102.4 × 127.8 cm (40 5/16 × 50 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2016.196.10

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Dr. J. Patrick and Patricia A. Kennedy, San Leandro, CA; gift to NGA (through Morehouse Gallery, Chestnut Hill, MA), 2016.

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