Ellis Island 24 1988

"Ellis Island 24" (1988) by Madoka Takagi is a black and white photograph depicting a checkered floor in various states of disrepair. The photograph is a poignant representation of the passage of time and the effects of neglect and decay, highlighting the stark contrast between the orderly pattern of the floor and the chaos of the broken tiles. Takagi's work often explores themes of memory, loss, and the passage of time.