Pier 76 terminal before renovation New York City | Limited Edition of 10
This photograph offers a glimpse of Pier 76 in New York City before its renovation, portraying a slice of urban history poised on the brink of transformation. The image shows the terminal in its raw state, a monument to the industrial era with its vast, open structure and the skeletal remains of its utilitarian design. The Hudson River provides a calm backdrop, with the water lending a sense of stillness to the scene.
The pier's steel and concrete framework stands out against the sky, while traces of wear and tear on the structure narrate the passage of time. This was a place of transit and trade, where the pulse of the city's commerce once throbbed along the waterfront.
Capturing this photograph, I was aware of the layers of the city's evolution before me, encapsulated in the weathered textures and the silent strength of the pier. It's a scene that's distinctly New York—gritty, resilient, and ever-changing.
In its pre-renovation state, Pier 76 was a canvas of potential, and this photograph is a moment frozen before the onset of new beginnings, a testament to the city's relentless reinvention.
© Dan Kosmayer, 2015
Edition Information
This photograph is released as a signed and numbered edition of 10 prints across all available sizes. Each print is individually signed and numbered by the artist on the reverse and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.
Once all 10 prints have been sold, this work will be permanently retired, and no further numbered editions will be produced in any size or format. A small number of Artist Proofs may be retained by the artist for archival or exhibition purposes.
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All prints are produced by the artist using archival pigment inks on professional photographic paper with a subtle luster finish.
This paper offers a balanced surface that enhances tonal depth, preserves fine detail, and reduces glare under typical indoor lighting conditions.
Each print is carefully inspected prior to dispatch to ensure consistency of finish and presentation.
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Each print is personally produced, signed, and packaged by me at my studio in Haliburton, Ontario, Canada.
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