75V08 Possibly 1973 - 1993

John Divola's black and white photograph *75V08*, likely taken between 1973 and 1993, captures a corner of a room. The wall is covered in a patterned wallpaper featuring ivy leaves and the light from a nearby window casts abstract, elliptical shadows on the surface. Divola's *Vandalism* series, of which this image is a part, features photographs of abandoned buildings, often vandalized or altered, and the resulting compositions emphasize the interplay of light and shadow, revealing the passage of time and human intervention. This work highlights the beauty found in unexpected places, inviting viewers to see the everyday world through a new lens.