For decades, Todd Hido has been masterfully capturing dreamlike, haunting American landscapes that resonate deeply with a vast fanbase. In his new exhibit “The End Sends Advance Warning”at the Bruce Silverstein Gallery in Manhattan, he maintains his trademark style but expands to new international landscapes, subjects, and techniques. Through a collection of poetic images featuring endless roads, muted sunsets and dim headlights, he explores the process of identifying small beauties in otherwise dismal environments. This collection only further proves that he is one of the greatest contemporary photographers of our time.
Some images in this exhibit are light-filled and reminiscent of Edward Hopper — others are dreary, cold, wet portraits of outdoor landscapes. Many were taken through a car window, eliciting a sense of detachment as the glass separates Hido’s camera from the scene. In a way, the roadside nature of these photographs adds a touch of nostalgia — foggy detachment seems like a retrospective look at a particular memory.
