[United States, parking lot] - Hans Silvester, silver print

Parking, United States, mid-1960s – Silver gelatin print

This photograph, taken during Hans Silvester’s journey across the United States, belongs to the founding body of work presented in the “Silver Silvester” collection.

Why this photograph ?

In the mid-1960s, the United States displayed its economic prosperity through monumental cars, true demonstrations of power and success.These elevated parking structures already hint at the tensions within a triumphant consumer society confronted by its own contradictions: how to contain the race toward “more” – more cars, bigger cars, greater displays of power and wealth?

Produced from the artist’s original black-and-white negatives, the photograph has been printed using traditional silver gelatin processes. The depth of the blacks, the delicacy of the grain, and the balance of contrasts give the print a strong material presence, faithful to the photographer’s original intention. The image reflects Hans Silvester’s attentive and rigorous gaze, shaped by a deeply humanist approach.

Each photograph is issued in a strictly limited edition of five prints. The works are preserved and handled according to professional photographic conservation standards, ensuring their long-term stability.

Photograph presented during the exhibition “Silver Silvester”, Galerie Retour de Voyage, April 2026.

Prints remain available for viewing by appointment after the exhibition:

Contact Frédéric: +33 6 87 32 58 68.