The Bechers in Ohio, 1987 | From the Vaults

This short, silent film documents a typical day or two in the life of the Bechers while on a road trip through the American heartland. Filmed in 1987 by their son, Max, and edited by him in 2022 for the exhibition Bernd & Hilla Becher, the footage offers an enchanting glimpse of the artists’ working lives. It records them driving their ubiquitous VW bus, moving heavy equipment in and out of a motel room, eating a quick lunch, taking a nap, positioning the camera to photograph a grain elevator, and even manipulating certain aspects of the physical environment to suit their needs.
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[@michaeldougherty8344]

Thank you for the information and video

[@omanuelsa]

superb!

[@cobregon12]

If I cut down a tree today to get a better picture...

[@GniewnaRzodkiew]

that's why we have photoshop

[@olderan]

Yes, a littlebit arrogant vibe they had.

[@helcioj.tagliolatto3214]

The late Fred Picker was once crucified in letters from Phototechmag readers, because he cut some branches to improve the view lol.

[@hans1187]

Real art creates real casualties, maybe.

[@someblokecalleddave1]

Nice, before Photoshop we used to actually physically cut the trees out of the picture!

[@bazza945]

I wonder if the plant was going to be demolished?

[@khloewilliams7487]

Only in Ohio