Richard Misrach: Petrochemical America

A poetic documentation of the communities and land around Cancer Alley, an industrial corridor stretching from Baton Rouge to New Orleans, the location of more than a hundred petrochemical refineries.

Color photograph of a still lake containing broken-off tree stumps and surrounded by greenery

Color photograph of a white crucifix with attached figure of Christ rising above smaller graves with power plant buildings in the background

Color photograph of a decrepit trailer home on stilts standing above a shore filled with trash

Color photograph of a water-filled ditch before a wide grassy meadow with a single cow on the horizon

Color photograph of a simple white clapboard church with two low square belltowers

Color photograph of two birds sitting in the branches of a dead tree amid broken off stumps in standing water

Color photograph of a woman peering through a light-filled window in a foyer

Color photograph of a white room with Neo-Classical detailing containing a beige sofa and dark wooden grand piano

Color photograph of a chain-link fence and ajar gate in standing water through a gray-green haze

Color photograph of a large leafy plant running along a water-filled ditch in front of a haze-covered power plant

Color photograph of a person standing on a shore of an industrial waterway with a passing cargo ship and power plant on the horizon

Richard Misrach: Petrochemical America

Richard MisrachBatture, North of Port Allen, Louisiana

1998

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

Richard MisrachHoly Rosary Cemetery and Union Carbide Complex, Taft, Louisiana

1998

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

Richard MisrachAbandoned Trailer Home, Mississippi River, near Dow Chemical Plant, Plaquemine, Louisiana

1998

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

Richard MisrachHelicopter Returning From Deep Water Horizon Spill, Venice, Louisiana

2010

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

Richard MisrachBaptist Church, River Road, St. James, Louisiana

1998

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

Richard MisrachCypress Tree, Alligator Bayou

1998

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

Richard MisrachTour Guide, Nottoway Plantation, White Castle, Louisiana

1998

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

Richard MisrachNottoway Plantation, Interior, Louisiana

1998

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

Richard MisrachHazardous Waste Containment Site, Dow Chemical Corporation, Plaquemine, Louisiana

1998

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

Richard MisrachRoadside Vegetation and Orion Refining Corporation, Good Hope, Louisiana

1998

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

Richard MisrachNight Fishing, near Bonnet Carré Spillway, Louisiana

1998

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

Framed color photograph of several cargo ships loaded with shipping containers on a blue expanse of water

Richard Misrach: Cargo

Richard Misrach documented cargo ships in the San Francisco Bay during a critical moment for the global shipping industry. Made in the light of early morning or late afternoon, Misrach’s images suggest a comparison to J.M.W Turner’s atmospheric maritime paintings, and recall the careful observation of the sky and water in Misrach’s own “Golden Gate” and “On the Beach” series.

Color photograph of several cargo ships on the horizon during sunrise with pinkish clouds — Richard Misrach, Cargo Ships (January 8, 2022, 7:37am), 2022

pigment print, 63-1/2 x 82-7/8 inches (framed) [161.3 x 210.5 cm], edition of 5

Color photograph of cargo ships on the bay during mid day framed in bleached wood — Richard Misrach, Cargo Ships (January 11, 2022, 2:01pm), 2022

pigment print, 63-1/2 x 82-7/8 inches (framed) [161.3 x 210.5 cm], edition of 5

Color photograph of cargo ships moving across the water at around sunrise on an overcast morning framed in a bleached wood frame — Richard Misrach, RM-CS-04 (Framed)

Color photograph of cargo ships traveling on water early morning framed in bleached wood — Richard Misrach, Cargo Ships (January 14, 2022, 7:16pm), 2022

pigment print, 63-1/2 x 82-7/8 inches (framed) [161.3 x 210.5 cm], edition of 5

Color photograph of cargo ships moving across the water at around sunrise framed in a bleached wood frame — Richard Misrach, Cargo Ships (November 22, 2021 6:41am), 2021

pigment print, 63-1/2 x 82-7/8 inches (framed) [161.3 x 210.5 cm], edition of 5

Color photograph of cargo ship on the water during sunset framed in bleached wood — Richard Misrach, Cargo Ships (January 14, 2022 6:51 am), 2022

pigment print, 63 x 82-1/4 inches (framed) [160 x 208.9 cm], edition of 5

Color photograph of a cargo ship on the water on a densely foggy evening framed in bleached wood — Richard Misrach, Cargo Ships (November 19, 2021, 7:36pm), 2021

pigment print, 63-1/2 x 82-7/8 inches (framed) [161.3 x 210.5 cm], edition of 5

Richard MisrachCargo Ships (January 11, 2022, 5:02pm)

2022

pigment print, 63-1/2 x 82-7/8 inches (framed) [161.3 x 210.5 cm], edition of 5

Richard MisrachCargo Ships (January 8, 2022, 7:37am)

2022

pigment print, 63-1/2 x 82-7/8 inches (framed) [161.3 x 210.5 cm], edition of 5

Richard MisrachRM-CS-04 (Framed)

Richard MisrachCargo Ships (January 14, 2022, 7:16pm)

2022

pigment print, 63-1/2 x 82-7/8 inches (framed) [161.3 x 210.5 cm], edition of 5

Richard MisrachCargo Ships (November 22, 2021 6:41am)

2021

pigment print, 63-1/2 x 82-7/8 inches (framed) [161.3 x 210.5 cm], edition of 5

Richard MisrachCargo Ships (January 14, 2022 6:51 am)

2022

pigment print, 63 x 82-1/4 inches (framed) [160 x 208.9 cm], edition of 5

Richard MisrachCargo Ships (November 19, 2021, 7:36pm)

2021

pigment print, 63-1/2 x 82-7/8 inches (framed) [161.3 x 210.5 cm], edition of 5

Color photograph of a couple embracing in an expanse of water.

Richard Misrach: On The Beach 2.0

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 expansive view of water in bleached wood frame — Richard Misrach, Untitled (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]

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]

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]

Color photograph of two people in water doing acrobats taken from above in bleached wooden frame — Richard Misrach, Untitled (Acrobat Super Grid #8), 2012

pigment print, 63-5/8 x 83-5/8 inches (framed) [161.6 x 212.4 cm]

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]

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]

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]

Color photograph of two men standing in knee-deep water near the shore of a calm sea — Richard Misrach, Untitled (November 10, 2012 5:53PM), 2012

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

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]

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]

Richard MisrachUntitled (November 11, 2012 12:26 PM) [The Kiss #2] framed

2012

pigment print, 63-1/2 x 82-7/8 inches (framed) [161.3 x 210.5 cm]

Richard MisrachIcarus Suite #91

2016

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

Richard MisrachWindsurfer, Hawaii

2008

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

Richard MisrachUntitled (Acrobat Super Grid #8)

2012

pigment print, 63-5/8 x 83-5/8 inches (framed) [161.6 x 212.4 cm]

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

2013

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

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

2018

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

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]

Richard MisrachUntitled (November 10, 2012 5:53PM)

2012

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

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]

Color photograph of a tall metal and concrete fence receding into the misty horizon on the right

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 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]