Goldberg, 860-880 Lake Shore Drive

Bertrand Goldberg
860‰ÛÒ880 Lake Shore Drive

USA, c. 1955
inkjet print
23.25 h x 29.5 w in (59 x 75 cm)

The twin glass and steel towers of 860-880 Lake Shore Drive were designed by Goldberg's mentor, Ludwig Mies van Der Rohe in 1949. Goldberg took this photograph of the buildings in the 1950s. The inclusion of the frame illustrates his awareness of both the iconic quality of the buildings and also the role of the viewer, something he remained interested in throughout his career.

Provenance: Collection of Bertrand Goldberg | Thence by descent