Clean room, University of Lille, France Possibly 1989 - 2006

"Clean Room, University of Lille, France" is a photograph by American photographer Lewis Baltz, capturing a sterile, industrial interior. The image showcases a bare, brightly lit room with a single monitor and complex machinery, all arranged in a stark, minimalist fashion. Characteristic of Baltz's work, the photograph offers a detached, objective view of contemporary technology, exploring themes of industrialization and technological advancement in the late 20th century. The photograph is part of a larger series by Baltz, titled "The Industrial Landscape." The image was likely created between 1989 and 2006, a period marked by rapid technological development and growing anxieties about its impact on society. The work is a prime example of the New Topographics movement, an artistic approach that sought to document the changing landscape of America and beyond.