Hiroshi Sugimoto: Architecture

Architecture has long been a part of Hiroshi Sugimoto’s multidisciplinary practice. He designed the Enoura Observatory (home of the Odawara Arts Foundation), which opened in 2017, and a commission to redesign the Sculpture Garden at the Hirshhorn Museum is currently underway. Iconic buildings have also been a focus of his photographic work. In this series, the artist investigates the essence of 20th century modernism. By setting his camera to twice infinity, each photograph results in a blurred silhouette of the building being imaged.

Black-and-white photograph of out of focus rectangular tower block building with rounded corners
A black and white photograph, slightly blurred, of the courtyard at the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
A black and white photograph of a slightly blurred scene of a courtyard with a horse, and clouds in the sky
Black-and-white photograph of out of focus interior of a minimalist building with an arcade of windows on the right and seating area on the left
A black and white photograph, slightly blurred, of the Leaning Tower of Pisa
A black and white photograph, slightly blurred, of the interior of the MIT Chapel
Black-and-white photograph of out of focus tower with two elongated rectangle cutouts
Black-and-white photograph of out of focus factory building with rows of large glass windows and two flags on the roof
A framed black and white photograph depicting a blurry stairwell and window
A framed black and white photograph of an outdoor courtyard, where two walls meet and a tower rises behind them.
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