Zaha Hadid - Judith Turner

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The juxtaposition of Zaha Hadid’s architectural models and drawings with Judith Turner’s photographs reveals a deep connection between the two artists, showcasing a shared sensibility. Early in Hadid’s career, her designs were not holistic but rather composed of fragmented forms. Similarly, Turner’s photography diverges from traditional architectural documentation; she captures fragments rather than complete structures, creating a collage of parts that reflects Hadid's vision. Both artists embrace incomplete and distorted geometries, with Hadid's work embodying an abstract interpretation of Modernism through points, lines, and planes. Turner amplifies this abstraction in her photography, compressing three-dimensional forms into two-dimensional images. Hadid’s neutral palette, particularly in concrete, gains intensity through Turner’s graphic compositions of black, white, and gray. The dynamic nature of Hadid’s designs, characterized by diagonal lines and oblique planes, is mirrored in Turner’s approach, as she often positions herself at an angle to the buildings, enhancing their architectural dynamism. By tilting her camera, Turner elevates Hadid’s anti-gravitational structures, further emphasizing their energetic qualities. Joseph Giovannini, a design firm principal and educator, provides context for this exploration.