Guinea pigs, Ecuador (prohibited)
One of my favorite photographers, Taryn Simon, has some new work out. Some of you might remember her for her work (and book) An American Index of the Hidden and Unfamiliar in which she explored sites in the United States that usually are hidden behind closed doors and accessible only to those with either rank or privilege.
Her new work, Contraband, deals with items seized at the U.S. border, and it's pretty fascinating seeing what people have attempted to bring over. FeatureShoot did a really nice write-up on the new series, with images, you all should check out.
Taryn Simon - FeatureShoot
great post! i hadn't been exposed to this artist's work yet. i love it! the other series is great to. both are really amusing and completely terrifying at the same time...
ReplyDeleteapparently she had a show here at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery earlier this year... my kiwi counterpart recognized her work immediately. She did a great TED talk that's linked on her website there. definitely enjoying this. thanks Katy!!
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