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Happiness is the Chrysler Building

Creator: Mitchell Funk
Offered by: Robert Funk Fine Art

Description
In the present image, we see people engaged in more than just a moment of fleeting pleasure. This tightly packed group of mostly tourists exhibits a profound level of joy and well-being. In other words, we are viewing true happiness. What could be the explanation? These folks are not at a fun venue like Disneyland or being entertained by an uproarious comedian. What could be the reason? It has to be that they are lovers of art. More specifically, the Art Deco splendor of New York's most iconic building's interior. Can beautiful art cultivate a profound sense of happiness? Next time you are feeling down, take a stroll through the lobby of the Chrysler Building.
The image is part of a new epic exhibition, Mitchell Funk Photographs The Chrysler Building for 50 Years.
The Chrysler Building is one of the most photographed buildings in the world. Yet Mitchell Funk's photographs of it are anything but a tourist snapshot. For over 50 years, Funk has been celebrating and rediscovering it visually in a way that exemplifies the innovative spirit of its creators.
The work is signed dated and numbered 3/15 lower right recto, with other sizes available, and it's unframed and printed later. Printed on Hahnemühle Fine Art paper

Mitchell Funk is a pioneer of " Color Photography" In 1970 he participated in one the first " Color Photography" shows at a major museum. Brooklyn Museum, show "Images en Couleur" . 1971 Included he was included in the visionary book "Frontiers of Photography" Time Life. Color ! American Photography Transformed. Amon Carter Museum. He has had more than 50 Photography Magazine Covers and has had covers on Newsweek, Fortune, New York Magazine and Life Magazine among others

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, New York
Period:	2000-2021
Materials:	Inkjet Archival Print
Condition:	Good. Excellent
Creation Date:	2025
Styles / Movements:	Modernism, Surrealism, Contemporary
Incollect Reference #:	826846

Dimensions

W.	43 in;	H.	29 in;
W.	109.22 cm;	H.	73.66 cm;

Message from Seller:

Robert Funk Fine Art in Miami offers an eclectic collection shaped by 45 years of experience, blending art with commercial perspectives. For inquiries or art advisory services, contact Robert Funk at decoypoet@yahoo.com or 305.857.0521.