Richard Misrach: Photographs from the Collection

October 12–February 5, 2012

In conjunction with 1991: Oakland–Berkeley Fire Aftermath, Photographs by Richard Misrach, we are pleased to present works by Richard Misrach from the BAMPFA collection. In addition to the entire Graecism portfolio (1979–82), Richard Misrach: Photographs from the Collection also includes samplings from the artist's acclaimed series Golden Gate (2000), Desert Cantos (1987–97), and Bravo 20 Bombing Range (1986).

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  • Richard Misrach: Parthenon Interior (overview), 1979–82, from the portfolio Graecism: Photographs of Ancient Greek and Roman Ruins; dye transfer print; 16 x 20 in.; General Acquisitions Fund purchase.

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Selected Exhibition Objects

  • Photograph

    Dead Fish from Bravo 20 Bombing Range, Nevada

    Richard Misrach

    1986
    Color photograph on Kodak Endura paper (Edition 1/3)
    60 x 72 in.
    University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive; Purchase made possible by the Marcia Simon Weisman Foundation Fund, Jan Boyce Fund for Contemporary Art, and the Acquisitions Committee Fund
    2003.26

  • Photograph

    Dead Animals #93, from Desert Canto VI: The Pit

    Richard Misrach

    1987
    Color photograph on Kodak Endura paper
    60 x 72 in.
    University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive; Gift of the artist
    2003.9

  • Photograph

    Mars Over Pyramid Lake 3.8.97-3.9.97 10:59P.M. - 2:52 A.M., from Desert Canto XXI: Heavenly Bodies

    Richard Misrach

    1997
    Chromogenic print, edition of 3, 1/3
    60 x 48 in.
    University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive; Acquisitions Committee Fund purchase, in honor of Joan Roebuck, Acquisitions Committee Chair, 2001-2003
    2003.13

  • Photograph

    12-15-99 5:14 PM from the Golden Gate Series

    Richard Misrach

    2000
    Chromogenic color print
    40 x 50 in.
    University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive; Gift of the artist, courtesy of Fraenkel Gallery
    2002.38.1

  • Photograph

    3-14-00 6:14 PM from the Golden Gate Series

    Richard Misrach

    2000
    Chromogenic color print
    40 x 50 in.
    University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive; Gift of the artist, courtesy of Fraenkel Gallery
    2002.38.2

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    11-6-00 6:04-7:00 PM from the Golden Gate Series

    Richard Misrach

    2000
    Chromogenic color print
    40 x 50 in.
    University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive; Gift of the artist, courtesy of Fraenkel Gallery
    2002.38.4

  • Photograph

    Parthenon Interior (view toward city)

    Richard Misrach

    1979-1982
    dye transfer print
    16 x 20 in.
    University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive; General Acquisitions Fund purchase
    2000.42.1

  • Photograph

    Parthenon Interior (overview)

    Richard Misrach

    1979-1982
    dye transfer print
    16 x 20 in.
    University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive; General Acquisitions Fund purchase
    2000.42.2

  • Photograph

    Sounion (column) -from Graecism: Photographs of Ancient Greek and Roman Ruins

    Richard Misrach

    1979-1982
    dye transfer print
    16 x 20 in.
    University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive; Gift of Robert Harshorn Shimshak and Marion Brenner
    2000.42.3

  • Photograph

    Apollo's Chest, Delos -from Graecism: Photographs of Ancient Greek and Roman Ruins

    Richard Misrach

    1981-1982
    dye transfer print
    16 x 20 in.
    University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive; Gift of Robert Harshorn Shimshak and Marion Brenner
    2000.42.4

  • Photograph

    Parthenon-from Graecism: Photographs of Ancient Greek and Roman Ruins

    Richard Misrach

    1979-1982
    dye transfer print
    16 x 20 in.
    University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive; Gift of Robert Harshorn Shimshak and Marion Brenner
    2000.42.5

  • Photograph

    Athena Nike -from Graecism: Photographs of Ancient Greek and Roman Ruins

    Richard Misrach

    1978-1982
    dye transfer print
    16 x 20 in.
    University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive; Gift of Robert Harshorn Shimshak and Marion Brenner
    2000.42.6

  • Photograph

    Sounion (island) -from Graecism: Photographs of Ancient Greek and Roman Ruins

    Richard Misrach

    1979
    dye transfer print
    16 x 20 in.
    University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive; Gift of Robert Harshorn Shimshak and Marion Brenner
    2000.42.7

  • Photograph

    Lindos (column) -from Graecism: Photographs of Ancient Greek and Roman Ruins

    Richard Misrach

    1979-1982
    dye transfer print
    16 x 20 in.
    University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive; Gift of Robert Harshorn Shimshak and Marion Brenner
    2000.42.11

  • Photograph

    Lindos -from Graecism: Photographs of Ancient Greek and Roman Ruins

    Richard Misrach

    1979-1982
    dye transfer print
    16 x 20 in.
    University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive; Gift of Robert Harshorn Shimshak and Marion Brenner
    2000.42.9

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    Roman Forum -from Graecism: Photographs of Ancient Greek and Roman Ruins

    Richard Misrach

    1978-1982
    dye transfer print
    16 x 20 in.
    University of California, Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive; Gift of Robert Harshorn Shimshak and Marion Brenner
    2000.42.12