Zuma #60 1978

"Zuma #60" (1978) is a photograph by John Divola that exemplifies his signature "Zuma" series. These photographs capture the dilapidated and forgotten landscapes of Southern California, often featuring abandoned buildings, graffiti, and remnants of human activity. In this image, Divola focuses on a peeling section of a wall, highlighted by a spray-painted white form. The stark contrasts of light and shadow, and the textured surface of the wall, create a sense of depth and decay. Divola's "Zuma" series challenged traditional notions of landscape photography, emphasizing the ephemeral and the overlooked.