Portrait Relocation
Lucio Pozzi, 1976
About this artwork
**Portrait Relocation**, created by Italian-born artist Lucio Pozzi in 6, is a striking gelatin silver print that captures the playful essence of conceptual photography from the post-minimalist era. Measuring 19.3 x 45.7 cm in its panoramic image format—mounted on a near-square support of about 58 x 57.7 cm—this black-and-white photograph exemplifies the gelatin silver process, a refined 20th-century technique prized for its rich tonal range and sharp detail, widely used by artists pushing photography's boundaries beyond documentation. Pozzi, active in New York City's vibrant 1970s art scene, often explored perception, space, and abstraction through painting and photography. The intriguing title *Portrait Relocation* hints at themes of displacement or reconfiguration, inviting viewers to ponder how context alters identity—perhaps evoking the mobility of images in a changing world. Acquired as part of the renowned Dorothy and Herbert Vogel Collection at the National Gallery of Art, this work reflects the Vogels' passion for innovative, accessible contemporary art. A gem for photography enthusiasts, it reminds us how a simple relocation can redefine artistic meaning.