The Strait Project, Ferris Wheel

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

The image captures the intricate structure of a Ferris wheel, looking up from its base towards the sky. The photo's angle provides a view of the ride's mechanical elements, including the metal beams and cables that form its circular shape, with several empty seats hanging from the rim. The wheel is set against a clear blue sky, which suggests an atmosphere of leisure and recreation. However, the absence of riders and motion gives the image a still, almost abandoned quality, focusing on the Ferris wheel's geometry and structure rather than its use as an amusement ride.

Yto Barrada

France
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1971

Yto Barrada

France
.
1971
Yto Barrada