Chicago Facade 7 1960

"Chicago Facade 7" (1960) is a striking black and white photograph by Aaron Siskind, a prominent figure in American photography. The image captures a close-up view of a brick building in Chicago, focusing on its rows of arched windows, each framed by a white painted archway. The simple composition, with its strong vertical and horizontal lines, emphasizes the architectural detail and texture of the building, reflecting Siskind's interest in the urban landscape and the interplay of light and shadow. The photograph exemplifies Siskind's signature style of "straight photography", a movement that aimed to capture reality in a direct and unmanipulated way.