10/09/2026
When Thomas Ruff created his series “jpegs,” (2004–22) he was missing the image itself. After witnessing the fall of the Twin Towers and capturing photos from the ground, he returned to Germany to find nothing on the strips of film that were in his camera. Seeing how documentation of the event proliferated online motivated one of his most iconic works. In conversation with Louisa Elderton, the photographer discusses his historical approach to images and how to document tragedy itself.
Hit the link in the bio to read, “Can’t Get You Out of My Head,” a conversation between and Louisa Elderton from 356 Fall 2026.
Ruff’s solo exhibition “jpegs ny” is currently on view at David Zwirner – Art Gallery, New York, through October 17, 2026.