Anthony Hernandez

Landscapes for the Homeless, #1
1988, printed 1994

A plastic bag filled with trash is hanging from a tree branch in a wooded area, surrounded by more litter on the ground including a green bottle and a piece of fabric. The scene suggests environmental neglect and pollution.
A plastic bag filled with trash is hanging from a tree branch in a wooded area, surrounded by more litter on the ground including a green bottle and a piece of fabric. The scene suggests environmental neglect and pollution.

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Date
1988, printed 1994

Classification
Photographs

Medium
Cibachrome print

Dimensions
Sheet: 15 7/8 × 15 3/4in. (40.3 × 40 cm) Image: 15 9/16 × 15 1/2in. (39.5 × 39.4 cm)

Accession number
2018.80.1

Edition
Unique

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; purchase, with funds from the Photography Committee

Rights and reproductions
© Anthony Hernandez

API
artworks/57721

Part of a series:

Landscapes for the Homeless, 1988-1991

26 works

A view through a torn chain-link fence onto a littered urban vacant lot with scattered debris and dry grass. In the background, there are buildings, including a multi-story structure with a sign that reads "Union Hardware."
A large, damaged yellow cardboard box with several holes leans against a metal railing under a bridge or similar structure, with a dirty cushion on the ground to the left and some greenery sprouting through the concrete.
A neglected urban space with signs of temporary habitation, featuring scattered personal belongings, cooking utensils, and makeshift bedding under a graffiti-marked concrete overhang.
A close-up view of litter scattered on the ground, including several plastic forks, a crumpled paper cup, a torn plastic bag, and other small debris on dry, rocky soil.
A weathered and tattered dark jacket covered with orange lichen hangs from the bare branches of a tree, with a backdrop of dense green foliage and a bright sky.
A discarded yellow toy phone lies among various pieces of litter on a forest floor, including a blue fabric, white plastic fragments, and leaves, highlighting environmental pollution.
A makeshift wooden shelter with a sleeping area visible through an open section. The walls are adorned with graffiti and various items are scattered around, including a pair of shoes, bottles, and personal belongings. A cloth is draped over the top, suggesting an attempt at privacy or shelter.
A dimly lit room with a concrete wall and floor, scattered with worn blankets and a pillow. The blankets are in disarray, suggesting a makeshift sleeping area. The wall shows signs of deterioration with patches of peeling paint or plaster.
A cluttered outdoor scene with various discarded items and cookware, such as pots, pans, and a jug, strewn on the ground among dry leaves, with dense underbrush in the background.
A wooded area with dense underbrush and a collection of discarded items, including a mattress and various pieces of clothing, suggesting neglect or illegal dumping. The scene is overgrown, with a fallen tree trunk adding to the sense of abandonment and disarray.

Anthony Hernandez
28 works in the collection

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