74V09 Possibly 1973 - 1993

John Divola’s "74V09" (1973-1993) is a black-and-white photograph documenting the artist’s signature interventionist practice. The work captures a corner of an abandoned building, its walls adorned with graffiti and scattered debris. In the foreground, a crumpled newspaper lies on the floor, its shape and texture contrasting with the flatness of the wall. Divola's photographs are often characterized by their starkness and sense of desolation, reflecting his interest in exploring the spaces left behind by human activity. This piece, part of his "Asylum" series, captures the haunting beauty of decay and the remnants of a forgotten life.