Mission Façade 1988

Editor: We're looking at James Casebere's "Mission Façade". It has no date listed. It's stark, almost like a stage set, but with the quiet grandeur of old architecture. What's your take on this photograph? Curator: Casebere often explores architectural models, engaging with the public role of buildings and how they represent power. Considering the mission style, what socio-political narratives do you think he's alluding to? Editor: Well, missions were often tied to colonization, so maybe he's examining that legacy? It's so interesting how a simple façade can carry so much weight. Curator: Exactly. And Casebere isolates it, forcing us to confront that history. It really shows how art can act as a mirror to society.