Untitled (from the series Still Water (The River Thames, for Example)) 1999

Roni Horn made this photograph, part of the series Still Water (The River Thames, for Example), to capture a single subject in multiple ways, almost like a study in perception. What grabs me here is how Horn plays with light and dark, turning the Thames into a moody, almost abstract space. It’s all about the surface, the way light flickers and dances, creating these ephemeral patterns. Look at the upper right corner; the water is almost black, a deep, inky pool reflecting who knows what. Then, your eye drifts left, and suddenly there’s light, reflections bouncing off the ripples, giving the water a silvery sheen. It's as if the river is breathing. Horn is interested in how we see, how our perception shifts with the slightest change in light or angle. It reminds me of Gerhard Richter’s blurry photos, where the act of seeing becomes as important as what we’re looking at. Art isn’t just about capturing a moment; it’s about questioning how we experience the world.