Malay Tapir, Brookfield Zoo, Chicago 1985

"Malay Tapir, Brookfield Zoo, Chicago" is a 1985 photograph by German artist Volker Seding (1943-2007). The image depicts a Malay tapir in its enclosure at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. The tapir is the focal point of the image, with its black and white body and long snout. The image is composed in a minimalist style, with a simple background and few details. Seding's work is often characterized by its focus on animals in captivity, and this photograph is a prime example of his interest in exploring the relationship between humans and animals. The photograph is part of a larger body of work by Seding that explores the theme of the zoo as a space of confinement and observation.