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

Richard Misrach's "Untitled [New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, 2005]" is a poignant photograph that captures the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The image depicts a damaged building, with a broken telephone booth lying on the ground and graffiti that reads "RIP Zack" and "A.I.P Lil Joe." The photograph is a powerful reminder of the devastation that Hurricane Katrina caused and the lasting impact it had on the people of New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. The photograph, taken sometime between 2005-2010, captures the stark reality of a place struggling to rebuild and recover from the tragedy. Misrach's work often focuses on the American landscape and its relationship to human activity, and this image is a testament to his ability to capture both the beauty and the destruction of the natural world.