Arrow by  Richard Billingham

Arrow 2000

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Dimensions: unconfirmed: 508 x 762 mm

Copyright: © Tate | CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 DEED, Photo: Tate

Editor: Richard Billingham’s photograph "Arrow" throws us into this gritty, almost claustrophobic space. It feels damp, and the harsh light adds to this sense of unease. What do you make of it? Curator: It's like stepping into a memory, isn't it? Billingham's work is often about the raw edges of life, finding beauty, or perhaps something else entirely, in the mundane. Does that resonate with you? Editor: Definitely. It feels very intimate, like a peek into someone's private world. Curator: It reminds me that art isn't just about grand gestures; sometimes, it's about the quiet, messy corners that hold just as much truth. Editor: I see what you mean. It's a powerful reminder to look closer.

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tate 1 day ago

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This is one in a portfolio of ten photographs commissioned by Tate Publishing to celebrate the opening of Tate Modern in May 2000. Ten contemporary artists working with photography were invited to make an image inspired by the Bankside building and its surroundings. The resulting pictures chart different aspects of the site’s development from power station to museum of modern art under the direction of Swiss architects Herzog and de Meuron. With the exception of Craigie Horsfield, all the contributors photographed in colour.