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| The sole subject of Brancusi’s photographic oeuvre was his own work. Populated by his sculptures, his studio became the focus of his world and a central aspect of his creative expression. He once asked, “Why write [on my art]? Why not just show the photographs?”
Brancusi had some experience with photography by the early 1900s. However, it was not until 1917 after learning from photographer friends Edward Steichen and Alfred Stieglitz that he came to create photographs in a more systematic fashion. In 1921, after meeting Man Ray, he absorbed some final lessons. Thereafter, the range of artistic photographs he made expanded greatly.
Many of the techniques Brancusi employed are visible in this installation, including double exposure (n. 30 and 38), collages (n. 34 and 35) and drawing over the contours of sculptures (n. 44) In some cases photographs have been discolored by time (n. 40). The material seems distressed like the wood with which Brancusi often loved to work. |
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