75V11 Possibly 1973 - 1993

"75V11" is a black and white photograph by John Divola, likely created sometime between 1973 and 1993. It features a close-up of a wall in an abandoned building, showcasing a piece of floral wallpaper adhered to the surface. Divola's characteristic intervention is visible with the use of spray paint, creating a circular pattern around the wallpaper that appears to drip down the wall. This artwork is an example of his "vandals" series, where he engaged with the space he found in abandoned buildings to create impactful images. The starkness of the photograph and the contrasting textures of the wallpaper and the paint create a striking visual experience, capturing the essence of urban decay.