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

Richard Misrach's photograph, "Untitled [New Orleans and the Gulf Coast, 2005]", captures the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a devastating natural disaster that struck the Gulf Coast in 2005. The image depicts a house with graffiti scrawled across its brick exterior, including messages like "We R OK" and a phone number, a poignant reminder of the resilience and hope amidst the destruction. The stark and gritty aesthetic of the photograph is characteristic of Misrach's photographic style, which often focuses on landscapes and environments impacted by human activity. This piece is a powerful documentation of the human impact of natural disasters and its lasting legacy.