Günther Förg (1952-2013) -Colonia Marina di Chiavari
The photograph of the Colonia Marina di Chiavari originated in the study of architecture and urban planning at the time of Mussolini regime. It was part of the regime's propaganda that included elements of rationalist building and ideas of Italian Futurism. The tower block was commissioned by the National Fascist Party in 1935 as a seaside resort and was to be used mainly during the summer. There were dormitories for 52 children per floor. The grainy, partly dark, somber photograph gives the modernist building an aura of mystery and overwhelm. Förg's perspective is bleak.
Gelatin silver print on photo paper. Hand signed and dated on the reverse. Dimensions image ca 38,5*55,5 cm, sheet 43*60,5 cm, frame ca 47*64 cm.
Published by Griffelkunst Vereinigung, Hamburg. Catalogue raisonné: Griffelkunst 279 C 6, 1995.
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The photograph of the Colonia Marina di Chiavari originated in the study of architecture and urban planning at the time of Mussolini regime. It was part of the regime's propaganda that included elements of rationalist building and ideas of Italian Futurism. The tower block was commissioned by the National Fascist Party in 1935 as a seaside resort and was to be used mainly during the summer. There were dormitories for 52 children per floor. The grainy, partly dark, somber photograph gives the modernist building an aura of mystery and overwhelm. Förg's perspective is bleak.
Gelatin silver print on photo paper. Hand signed and dated on the reverse. Dimensions image ca 38,5*55,5 cm, sheet 43*60,5 cm, frame ca 47*64 cm.
Published by Griffelkunst Vereinigung, Hamburg. Catalogue raisonné: Griffelkunst 279 C 6, 1995.
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