Richard Misrach: 11.21.11 5:40 PM is an artist book that investigates the intersection of photography, time, and digital technology. The book centers on a single photograph taken by Misrach from a great distance, which appeared to be a young couple watching the sunset. Upon returning to his studio and zooming into the high-resolution image, Misrach discovered the couple was actually taking a self-portrait with an iPhone at the exact moment of his exposure. The book is structured as a 16-image sequence that progressively zooms into the central picture, highlighting the paradigm shift in how we portray ourselves in the digital age. This work is part of his “On the Beach 2.0” series and was limited to a specific print run, making it a sought-after collector’s item.
