The Strait Project, Belvedere 1, Tangier

2001
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C-Prints
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Tier 2
History & Identity
© Yto Barrada

In the image, three individuals are standing against a weathered wall, looking out over a body of water, which appears to be a sea or an ocean. The person in the center is sandwiched between the other two, one of whom is looking through a pair of binoculars. They are dressed casually; two of them wear jackets, and the third, to the left, wears a knit cap and a striped garment that could be a sweater or shawl. The scene is rendered in black and white, emphasizing a mood that is both contemplative and expectant. The wall they lean on is marked with graffiti, indicating that the vantage point is frequented by visitors. The water extends into the horizon, suggesting vastness and perhaps the anticipation of travel or the contemplation of distance.

Yto Barrada

France
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1971

Yto Barrada

France
.
1971
Yto Barrada