Anechoic chamber, France Telecom Laboratories, Lannion, France Possibly 1989 - 2006

Lewis Baltz, known for his photographs documenting the modern landscape, captured this image of an anechoic chamber, a space designed to absorb all sound and electromagnetic waves, at France Telecom Laboratories in Lannion, France. Taken sometime between 1989 and 2006, the photograph shows the interior of the chamber lined with sound-absorbing foam, creating a visually striking and somewhat unsettling scene. Baltz's work often explores the intersection of technology and nature, and this photograph exemplifies his interest in documenting the often-overlooked spaces of contemporary life.