Jones Beach, N.Y., USA, July 19, 1993 . 2023
In these pictures Dijkstra raises the question of how the bond between people becomes visible – which can be through a subtle resemblance in appearance, a similarity in bodily attitude towards the camera, the casual holding of two hands, or even through a strikingly large difference between the characters. All photos in this exhibition invite the viewer to consider the ways in which human beings can forge identity and potency through their connection to each other. Precisely because of her exceptional eye for detail and the gestures unique to each individual, and her great sense of human relationships and emotions, these portraits shine a special light on the power of Rineke Dijkstra’s unique oeuvre.
Marian Goodman Gallery
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