Mitchell Funk has dedicated 50 years to photographing the Chrysler Building, an iconic symbol of New York City. His exhibition, 'Mitchell Funk Photographs the Chrysler Building for 50 Years', is currently on display at Robert Funk Fine Art. Funk reflects on the challenges he faces as urban development transforms the landscape, noting that 1974 allowed for unobstructed views of the building. In his work, he has aimed to capture the creativity and innovation behind the Chrysler Building, continually experimenting with photographic techniques to create a diverse body of work.
In 1974, if you photographed the New York skyline, you photographed the Chrysler Building. At the time, there were almost no tall high-rise buildings obstructing its view.
The Chrysler Building is both a symbol of the city and a symbol of creativity and innovation, reflecting the inventiveness of Walter Chrysler and architect William Van Alen.
For 50 years, I have tried to interpret the Chrysler Building, pushing the photographic medium to its limits to create a dynamic and experimental body of work.
The solo show 'Mitchell Funk Photographs the Chrysler Building for 50 Years' at Robert Funk Fine Art showcases the artist's evolved project that captures the city’s transformations.
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