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Color photograph of the US/Mexico border with a mountain range in the distance with pinkish blue skies

Richard Misrach: Border Cantos

This latest installation in Misrach’s ongoing Desert Cantos series explores the entire length of the US/Mexico border, in photographs made with a large-format camera as well as images captured with an iPhone.

Color photograph of a tall metal and concrete fence receding into the misty horizon on the right — Richard Misrach, Post and Wire Mesh Fence, Douglas, Arizona, 2015

pigment print, 61 x 80-3/4 inches (framed) [154.9 x 205.1 cm]

Color photograph of a segment of tall metal fence in the middle of a bare field — Richard Misrach, Wall, Near Los Indios, Texas, 2015

pigment print, 61 x 80-3/4 inches (framed) [154.9 x 205.1 cm]

Color photograph of a metal fence running over a landscape of rocky hills and low green bushes into the horizon — Richard Misrach, Wall, Tierra Del Sol, California, 2015

pigment print, 61 x 80-3/4 inches (framed) [154.9 x 205.1 cm]

Color photograph of a tall metal fence segment ending in a bare dirt patch among low-lying trees and plants — Richard Misrach, Wall, Brownsville, Texas, 2015

pigment print, 61 x 80-3/4 inches (framed) [154.9 x 205.1 cm]

Color photograph of a metal fence made of X-shaped crossbars running through a hilly desert landscape — Richard Misrach, Normandy Wall Near Ocotillo, California, 2015

pigment print, 61 x 80-3/4 inches (framed) [154.9 x 205.1 cm]

Color photograph of a tattered blue flag standing next to a blue barrel marked AGUA in a desert landscape — Richard Misrach, Agua#1, near Calexico, California, 2014

pigment print, 61 x 80-3/4 inches (framed) [154.9 x 205.1 cm]

Color photograph of a tall metal fence running into the ocean from the beach, with beach goers visible through the bars — Richard Misrach, Playas de Tijuana #1 (Crowded Beach), San Diego, California, 2013

pigment print, 45 x 161-1/2 inches (framed) [114.3 x 410.2 cm]

Color photograph of scattered red ammunition casings lying on a bare cracked ground — Richard Misrach, Shell Casings #36, near Gulf of Mexico, Texas, 2014

pigment print, 17-1/2 x 22-1/2 inches (framed) [44.5 x 57.2 cm]

Color photograph of a woman looking through and obscured by a metal lattice and fence posts — Richard Misrach, Veronical, Friendship Circle, San Diego, California, 2013

pigment print, 80-3/4 x 61 inches (framed) [213.5 x 163 cm]

Richard MisrachWall, East of Nogales

2015

pigment print, 61 x 80-3/4 inches (framed) [154.9 x 203.2 cm]

Richard MisrachPost and Wire Mesh Fence, Douglas, Arizona

2015

pigment print, 61 x 80-3/4 inches (framed) [154.9 x 205.1 cm]

Richard MisrachWall, Near Los Indios, Texas

2015

pigment print, 61 x 80-3/4 inches (framed) [154.9 x 205.1 cm]

Richard MisrachWall, Tierra Del Sol, California

2015

pigment print, 61 x 80-3/4 inches (framed) [154.9 x 205.1 cm]

Richard MisrachWall, Brownsville, Texas

2015

pigment print, 61 x 80-3/4 inches (framed) [154.9 x 205.1 cm]

Richard MisrachNormandy Wall Near Ocotillo, California

2015

pigment print, 61 x 80-3/4 inches (framed) [154.9 x 205.1 cm]

Richard MisrachAgua#1, near Calexico, California

2014

pigment print, 61 x 80-3/4 inches (framed) [154.9 x 205.1 cm]

Richard MisrachPlayas de Tijuana #1 (Crowded Beach), San Diego, California

2013

pigment print, 45 x 161-1/2 inches (framed) [114.3 x 410.2 cm]

Richard MisrachShell Casings #36, near Gulf of Mexico, Texas

2014

pigment print, 17-1/2 x 22-1/2 inches (framed) [44.5 x 57.2 cm]

Richard MisrachVeronical, Friendship Circle, San Diego, California

2013

pigment print, 80-3/4 x 61 inches (framed) [213.5 x 163 cm]

Color photograph of expansive view of water in bleached wood frame

Richard Misrach: On The Beach

An ongoing series exploring the abstracted pattern of an edgeless ocean surface, and the gestures and expressions of bathers adrift in the water.

Color photograph of a figure floating in the middle of an ocean framed in bleached wood — Richard Misrach, Untitled (November 9, 2013, 9:49am), 2013

pigment print, 62-3/4 x 82-1/2 inches (framed) [159.4 x 209.6 cm], edition of 5

Color photograph of a sandy beach with impressions of footprints framed in bleached wood — Richard Misrach, Untitled #451-03, 2003

chromogenic print, 53 x 122 inches (framed) [134.7 x 309.9 cm], edition of 5

Framed color photograph of the seashore, with people in the water and on the sand — Richard Misrach, Untitled, 2002

chromogenic print, 53 x 85 inches (framed) [135 x 216 cm], edition of 5

Framed color photograph of a surfer falling in the breaking wave. — Richard Misrach, Icarus Suite #91, 2016

pigment print, 47 x 122 inches (framed) [119.4 x 309.9 cm], edition of 5

Color photograph of small waves and ripples on the surface of green water — Richard Misrach, Untitled (November 18, 2013, 4:00PM), 2013

pigment print, 60-3/4 x 122 inches (framed) [154.3 x 310.0cm], edition of 5

Color photograph of a lone windsurfer on a choppy silver sea — Richard Misrach, Windsurfer, Hawaii, 2008

pigment print, 62-3/4 x 82-3/4 inches (framed) [159.4 x 210.2 cm], edition of 5 + 1 AP

Color aerial photograph of scattered swimmers in a shallow blue-green sea near the shore — Richard Misrach, Untitled, 2003

pigment print, 53 x 115-1/2 inches (framed) [135 x 294 cm], edition of 5

Color photograph of two women floating while holding hands on a calm, green ocean surface — Richard Misrach, Untitled (July 26, 2013, 5:21PM), 2013

pigment print, 62-3/4 x 82-3/4 inches (framed) [159.4 x 210.2 cm], edition of 5

Color photograph of ocean water being reflected by the sun framed in bleached wood frame — Richard Misrach, Untitled (January 29, 2018, 3:13PM), 2018

pigment print, 62-1/2 × 116-1/2 inches (framed) [158.8 × 295.9 cm], edition of 5

Color photograph of surfer on water with rocks and motion blur framed in bleached wood — Richard Misrach, Untitled (January 17, 2015, 6:36PM), 2015

pigment print, 62-3/4 x 82-3/4 inches (framed) [159.4 x 222.9 cm], edition of 5

Color photograph of the surface of a calm blue ocean — Richard Misrach, Untitled, 2003

pigment print, 53-1/4 x 120 inches (framed) [135 x 305 cm], edition of 5

Color photograph of the rippled surface of a dark blue sea — Richard Misrach, Untitled, 2003

pigment print, 51-3/4 x 122-5/8 inches (framed) [131.5 x 311.6 cm], edition of 5

Richard MisrachUntitled (July 14, 2016 2:38 PM)

2016 / printed 2022

pigment print, 62-1/2 × 100-1/2 inches (framed) [158.8 x 255.3 cm], 1/5 + 1 AP

Richard MisrachUntitled (November 9, 2013, 9:49am)

2013

pigment print, 62-3/4 x 82-1/2 inches (framed) [159.4 x 209.6 cm], edition of 5

Richard MisrachUntitled #451-03

2003

chromogenic print, 53 x 122 inches (framed) [134.7 x 309.9 cm], edition of 5

Richard MisrachUntitled

2002

chromogenic print, 53 x 85 inches (framed) [135 x 216 cm], edition of 5

Richard MisrachIcarus Suite #91

2016

pigment print, 47 x 122 inches (framed) [119.4 x 309.9 cm], edition of 5

Richard MisrachUntitled (November 18, 2013, 4:00PM)

2013

pigment print, 60-3/4 x 122 inches (framed) [154.3 x 310.0cm], edition of 5

Richard MisrachWindsurfer, Hawaii

2008

pigment print, 62-3/4 x 82-3/4 inches (framed) [159.4 x 210.2 cm], edition of 5 + 1 AP

Richard MisrachUntitled

2003

pigment print, 53 x 115-1/2 inches (framed) [135 x 294 cm], edition of 5

Richard MisrachUntitled (July 26, 2013, 5:21PM)

2013

pigment print, 62-3/4 x 82-3/4 inches (framed) [159.4 x 210.2 cm], edition of 5

Richard MisrachUntitled (January 29, 2018, 3:13PM)

2018

pigment print, 62-1/2 × 116-1/2 inches (framed) [158.8 × 295.9 cm], edition of 5

Richard MisrachUntitled (January 17, 2015, 6:36PM)

2015

pigment print, 62-3/4 x 82-3/4 inches (framed) [159.4 x 222.9 cm], edition of 5

Richard MisrachUntitled

2003

pigment print, 53-1/4 x 120 inches (framed) [135 x 305 cm], edition of 5

All Portfolios

Color photograph of the distant Golden Gate Bridge under a linear break in the clouds

Richard Misrach: Golden Gate

Photographed over several years from an unchanging vantage point, the series offers a meditation on the light, color, and atmosphere which transcend a fixed and familiar view.

Color photograph of San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge during sunrise with a single cloud in the sky — Richard Misrach, Golden Gate, 5.21.98, 6:04am, 1998

pigment print, 30 x 37 inches (sheet & mount) [76.2 x 94.0 cm], edition of 7

Color photograph of clouds over the Golden Gate Bridge. — Richard Misrach, Golden Gate, 5.15.00 7:32AM, 2000

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (sheet & mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Color photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge on the horizon under a bright red-orange and violet sunset — Richard Misrach, Golden Gate Bridge, 12.14.99, 5:29 pm, 1999

pigment print, 30 x 37 inches (sheet & mount) [76.2 x 94 cm], edition of 7

Color photograph of the Golden Gate bridge and surrounding bay late at night and early morning — Richard Misrach, Golden Gate, 3.20.00, 4:05 – 5:00 am, 2000

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (sheet & mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Color photograph of the distant Golden Gate Bridge under a clear pale blue and pink sky — Richard Misrach, Golden Gate, 12.19.99, 7:31AM, 1999

pigment print, 30 x 37 inches (sheet & mount) [76.2 x 94 cm], edition of 7

Color image of San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge under dark blue and pink clouds — Richard Misrach, Golden Gate, 2.27.99, 6:09 pm, 1999

pigment print, 62-7/8 x 79 inches (framed) [159.7 x 220.7 cm], edition of 3

Color photograph of the distant Golden Gate Bridge at sunset under a cloudy sky — Richard Misrach, Golden Gate, 2.13.01, 5:32pm, 2001

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (sheet & mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Color photograph of the Golden Gate bridge surrounded by the bay during sunset with wildfire smoke in the air framed in light wood — Richard Misrach, Golden Gate 10.21.00, 6:49pm (Smoke), 2000

pigment print, 60-3/4 x 75-3/4 inches (framed) [154.3 x 192.4 cm], edition of 3

Color image of the Golden Gate Bridge on the horizon including the bay and sky. — Richard Misrach, Golden Gate, 5.15.00 6:50PM, 2000

pigment print, 62-7/8 x 79 inches (framed) [159.7 x 220.7 cm], edition of 3

Long-exposure color photograph of the distant Golden Gate Bridge just after sunset under light trails of airplanes — Richard Misrach, Golden Gate, 11.6.00, 6:04 – 7:00 pm, 2000

pigment print, 30 x 37 inches (mount) [76.2 x 94.0 cm], edition of 7

Color photograph of a bridge spanning a bay under a clearing of golden light through dark clouds — Richard Misrach, Golden Gate, 10.31.98, 4:32 pm, 1998

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Color photograph of the distant Golden Gate Bridge under beams of sunlight breaking through a cloudy sky — Richard Misrach, Golden Gate, 2.27.00, 4:55 pm, 2000

pigment print, 62-3/4 x 79-1/2 inches (framed), edition of 3

Color photograph of San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge during sunrise on a cloudy and foggy morning — Richard Misrach, Golden Gate, 1.6.99, 5:16pm, 1999

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (sheet & mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Color photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge on the horizon poking through low fog — Richard Misrach, Golden Gate, 9.4.98, 7:02am, 1998

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Color photograph of San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge during sunset with thick dark clouds — Richard Misrach, Golden Gate, 10.31.98, 5:05 pm, 1998

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (sheet & mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Color photograph of the distant Golden Gate Bridge under stark beams of sunlight coming through dark clouds — Richard Misrach, Golden Gate, 2.16.98, 5:20 pm, 1998

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Long-exposure color photograph of the distant Golden Gate Bridge lit up at night with city skyline lights and moving light trails of boats in the foreground — Richard Misrach, Golden Gate, 11.10.00, 12:50-3:40 am, 2000

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (sheet & mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Color photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge on the horizon almost completely obscured by low-lying fog under a clear pale blue sky — Richard Misrach, Golden Gate, 10.18.00, 8:20 am, 2000

pigment print, 30 x 37 inches (mount) [76.2 x 94.0 cm], edition of 7

Color photograph of San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge with sun flooding through a cloudy sky — Richard Misrach, Golden Gate, 2.21.00, 4:38 pm, 2000

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (sheet & mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Color photograph of the distant Golden Gate Bridge through a low haze under a partly-clouded but still sunny sky — Richard Misrach, Golden Gate, 10.14.00, 5:25 pm, 2000

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Richard MisrachGolden Gate, 10.31.98, 5:18 pm

1998

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Richard MisrachGolden Gate, 5.21.98, 6:04am

1998

pigment print, 30 x 37 inches (sheet & mount) [76.2 x 94.0 cm], edition of 7

Richard MisrachGolden Gate, 5.15.00 7:32AM

2000

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (sheet & mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Richard MisrachGolden Gate Bridge, 12.14.99, 5:29 pm

1999

pigment print, 30 x 37 inches (sheet & mount) [76.2 x 94 cm], edition of 7

Richard MisrachGolden Gate, 3.20.00, 4:05 – 5:00 am

2000

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (sheet & mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Richard MisrachGolden Gate, 2.27.99, 5:12 pm

1999

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (mount) [50.8 x 61.0 cm], edition of 25

Richard MisrachGolden Gate, 12.19.99, 7:31AM

1999

pigment print, 30 x 37 inches (sheet & mount) [76.2 x 94 cm], edition of 7

Richard MisrachGolden Gate, 2.27.99, 6:09 pm

1999

pigment print, 62-7/8 x 79 inches (framed) [159.7 x 220.7 cm], edition of 3

Richard MisrachGolden Gate, 2.13.01, 5:32pm

2001

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (sheet & mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Richard MisrachGolden Gate 10.21.00, 6:49pm (Smoke)

2000

pigment print, 60-3/4 x 75-3/4 inches (framed) [154.3 x 192.4 cm], edition of 3

Richard MisrachGolden Gate, 5.15.00 6:50PM

2000

pigment print, 62-7/8 x 79 inches (framed) [159.7 x 220.7 cm], edition of 3

Richard MisrachGolden Gate, 11.6.00, 6:04 – 7:00 pm

2000

pigment print, 30 x 37 inches (mount) [76.2 x 94.0 cm], edition of 7

Richard MisrachGolden Gate, 10.31.98, 4:32 pm

1998

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Richard MisrachGolden Gate, 2.27.00, 4:55 pm

2000

pigment print, 62-3/4 x 79-1/2 inches (framed), edition of 3

Richard MisrachGolden Gate, 1.6.99, 5:16pm

1999

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (sheet & mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Richard MisrachGolden Gate, 9.4.98, 7:02am

1998

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Richard MisrachGolden Gate, 10.31.98, 5:05 pm

1998

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (sheet & mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Richard MisrachGolden Gate, 2.16.98, 5:20 pm

1998

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Richard MisrachGolden Gate, 11.10.00, 12:50-3:40 am

2000

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (sheet & mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Richard MisrachGolden Gate, 10.18.00, 8:20 am

2000

pigment print, 30 x 37 inches (mount) [76.2 x 94.0 cm], edition of 7

Richard MisrachGolden Gate, 2.21.00, 4:38 pm

2000

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (sheet & mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Richard MisrachGolden Gate, 10.14.00, 5:25 pm

2000

pigment print, 20 x 24 inches (mount) [50.8 x 61 cm], edition of 25

Color photograph of a road receding into the distant desert with red-orange tablelands and snow-capped mountains on the horizon

Richard Misrach: Desert Cantos

Begun in 1979, this ongoing project explores the southwest American desert landscape, and the impact of our human presence. As the artist explains, “You look at landscape, but it’s not really landscape, it’s a symbol for our country, it’s a metaphor for our country.”