John Pilson

Artists from A-Z

John Pilson

*1968

Artists from A-Z

  • St. Denis (Landing and Railing)
    St. Denis (Landing and Railing) (2003)
  • St. Denis (Circle)
    St. Denis (Circle) (2003)
  • St. Denis (Stairwell and Elevators)
    St. Denis (Stairwell and Elevators) (2003)
  • St. Denis (Rooftop)
    St. Denis (Rooftop) (2003)
  • St. Denis (Landing)
    St. Denis (Landing) (2003)
  • St. Denis (Deco Lamp)
    St. Denis (Deco Lamp) (2003)

Winner of the Baloise Art Prize 2002.



In the series 'St. Denis', the photo and video artist John Pilson shows insights into the formerly venerable hotel on Broadway in New York, that was converted into an office complex in the 1920s. The photographs show that the famous place is losing its history in favor of functionality.



Martin Schwander