Untitled [New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, 2005] Possibly 2005 - 2010

Richard Misrach’s Untitled [New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, 2005] (c. 2005-2010), is a stark color photograph documenting the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The image captures a car overturned in a residential driveway, the word “Sorry” spray-painted on its side. Misrach’s work often explores the intersection of nature and human presence, capturing moments of destruction and resilience. This photograph exemplifies his use of straightforward imagery to convey the emotional weight of a devastating natural disaster. The photograph’s straightforward composition and the stark contrast between the car and the suburban background underscore the devastation of the hurricane and its lasting impact on the Gulf Coast.