Ever imagined what it would be if the popular New York landmarks were in a non-urban, desolate area away from the hustle and bustle of the busy NYC streets? In his photographic series, Anton Reponnen, w has cleverly relocated these New York landmarks out of their urban context.
The Standard, Photography: Anton Reponnen
The New York-based interactive designer used these photographs to explore how the urban fabric drastically changes our perception of buildings. Accordingly, he has relocated 11 of the famous New York landmarks including the Empire State Building and the Met Breuer, to deserted landscapes around the world.
8 Spruce Street, Photography: Anton Reponnen
Other New York landmarks included in the project are; Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, The Chrysler Building, The Lincoln Center, The UN Building, The Standard Hotel in Meatpacking, and the Cooper Union Building.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Photography: Anton Reponnen
Additionally, each one of the photos in the series is accompanied by interesting stories written by Jon Earle, an audio producer. The artists call these stories “Flights of fancy”, which add an intriguing dimension to the photographs.
Cooper Union, Photography: Anton Reponnen
The “Misplaced” photography series is not just an interesting digital photo collage, it is an art project that makes familiar buildings seem unfamiliar, making us rethink the impact of urban context on architectural forms. Some of these renowned buildings appear as gigantic spaceships when placed in Middle-Eastern contexts. These famous icons are not only seen in another context but also their forms appear more dominant and more emphasized.
The New Museum, Photography: Anton Reponnen
As officially stated on the Misplaced website, “Concrete behemoths and steel-and-glass towers rise from sand dunes and rocky cliffs, inviting viewers to see them as if for the first time. Out of context, architectural forms become more pronounced and easily understood.”
Headquarters of the United Nations, Photography: Anton Reponnen
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