Tenement 1992

Editor: This is James Casebere's "Tenement," a black and white photograph. It looks like a model of a building, maybe made of plaster or cardboard. It gives me a kind of lonely, architectural feeling. What do you see in this piece? Curator: That solitude resonates with me, too. Notice how Casebere constructs and then photographs these simplified architectural models. He's not just documenting a place; he's creating a stage for emotions. The lack of specific detail invites viewers to project their own memories and experiences. It’s a brilliant ghost of a place, isn’t it? Editor: It's like a memory half-forgotten. The simplicity makes it universal, somehow. Curator: Exactly! He strips away the excess so we can fill in the gaps with ourselves. Food for thought!