The Chrysler Museum's
Exhibition
Serra Pelada, Brazil - 1986
By: Sebastião Salgado
Salgado is a Brazilian photographer. He was originally an economist. He earned his master's degree in economics from the University of São Paulo in Brazil. His first job as an economist was with the International Coffee Organization. He often traveled to Africa on missions for the World Bank. It was during these trips that his photography interest became more serious. In 1973 he left economics for photography. His successful photography career consisted of photo agencies in Brazil and Paris. He was also a member of the very well-known and respected group, Magnum. He left Magnum in 1994 to form his own photography agency with his wife. He became a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador in 2001 and continues to do that to this day.
Salgado often photographed events that he felt needed to be recorded for others to see. This image is his most well-known and it captures the activity of a gold mine in Brazil. Many of his images are in black and white which, in my opinion, adds an additional element of emotion. I believe this image is still relevant for many workforces across this planet. It also sheds a light on the jewelry industry.
East Of Lancaster, Along Highway 14, California - 1981
By: Robbert Flick
Flick is a Dutch photographer. He received his B.A. from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver. His M.A. and M.F.A. were earned at the University of California in Los Angeles. He began practicing photography in the early 1970's. His subject matter usually consists of rural roads; this has been consistent throughout his career. In 1979, he began to present the photographs in a grid format. Some of his grids can include up to 100 images. Around 1990, he traded his photographic camera in for a Hi8 video camera. He positioned the camera to capture everything from the back windshield of his car and took stills from the footage for his work. He made the transition to film because it allowed him to save time during the developing process. In 2004, he began to use a designated driver, which allowed him to once again use a still camera. The Lumix camera he currently uses allows him to capture sharp images, even when he is traveling in the opposite direction of his subject.
I wasn't able to find an exact meaning behind his work. He does have multiple series based off of development of landscapes into suburban areas and highways. He also has one called "Landscapes In Passing" which would give you the idea that he is interested in the overall transition in landscape. He uses black and white images along with color. I find that the black and white images allow a neutral look to all the gridded images. His color images are usually very vibrant, which also allows for a more unified look. As more landscapes develop, I think Flick's work will become even more relevant.
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