ATTENTION HISTORY BUFFS AND ANCIENT ART-SEEKERS! Check out these photos from the Yancey Richardson Gallery x-ray vision exhibit. It was titled “History’s Shadow,” and presented an x-ray view of artifacts of the art world.
This abstract exhibit came to us from renown photographer David Maisel. Maisel is well known for his aerial photo work that often explores landscapes from new heights and perspective, therein infusing the subject in focus with new meaning. His work has been exhibited all over the world, including galleries in New York City, The Museum Of Contemporary Art in Toronto, the American Academy in Rome, the Somerset House in London and many more.
Maisel’s unique ability to repurpose subject matter was vividly explored in this project. “[The collection] has as its source material x-rays of art objects that date from antiquity through just prior to the invention of photography. The x-rays have been culled from museum conservation archives, re-photographed and re-worked,” said Maisel. Uncovering marks, nicks and interior dimensions, these photos breathe new life into the artifacts they represent.
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The 'History's Shadow' exhibit at Yancey Richardson Gallery is an abstract photography exhibit by David Maisel that presents x-ray views of art artifacts. It showcases x-rays of objects dating from antiquity to just before the invention of photography, revealing hidden details and interior structures.
David Maisel is a renowned photographer known for his aerial photography that explores landscapes from unique perspectives. His work has been exhibited globally, including prestigious venues like the Museum of Contemporary Art in Toronto and Somerset House in London.
The exhibit uses x-rays of art objects sourced from museum conservation archives. These x-rays were re-photographed and artistically reworked by Maisel to highlight marks, nicks, and interior dimensions of the artifacts.
Using x-rays allows viewers to see beneath the surface of historical artifacts, uncovering hidden details such as internal structures, damages, and craftsmanship that are not visible to the naked eye. This approach breathes new life and meaning into the artifacts.
David Maisel's photography has been exhibited in numerous prestigious locations worldwide, including New York City galleries, the Museum of Contemporary Art in Toronto, the American Academy in Rome, and Somerset House in London.
The artifacts featured in 'History's Shadow' date from antiquity up to just before the invention of photography, covering a broad historical range of art objects.