Phoenix, 40th Street and South of Broadway, Looking Southwest 1998

Allen Dutton's 1998 black and white photograph "Phoenix, 40th Street and South of Broadway, Looking Southwest" captures the raw and industrial spirit of urban development. The image focuses on a landscape of freshly dug earth, with palm trees in the background awaiting their installation. The palm trees, stripped of their leaves and laid out in a grid pattern, suggest a planned and controlled urbanization. The photograph's stark composition and focus on the details of construction highlight the transformative nature of urban landscapes.