Dimensions: unconfirmed: 508 x 653 mm
Copyright: © Tate | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate
Editor: Hannah Collins' "True Stories 8" presents St. Paul's Cathedral amidst a cityscape under an ominous sky. It feels like a contrast between the historical and the modern, almost dystopian. What stands out to you? Curator: The cathedral, a symbol of resilience and continuity, is juxtaposed against the stark reality of urban development, represented by the cranes. It reminds me of Piranesi's etchings, in the way it suggests the weight of history pressing down on the present, and the impermanence of even the most solid structures. Editor: So, you are saying it explores the tension between the past and present? Curator: Yes. The green sky heightens the sense of unease, perhaps reflecting anxieties about the future of the city. What do you make of the title? Editor: Interesting! It adds another layer, suggesting a narrative embedded in the image. Curator: Precisely! Collins encourages us to consider what "true stories" the city holds and conveys.
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This is one in a portfolio of ten photographs commissioned by Tate Publishing to celebrate the opening of Tate Modern in May 2000. Ten contemporary artists working with photography were invited to make an image inspired by the Bankside building and its surroundings. The resulting pictures chart different aspects of the site’s development from power station to museum of modern art under the direction of Swiss architects Herzog and de Meuron. With the exception of Craigie Horsfield, all the contributors photographed in colour.
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