Bidspirit auction | Robert Polidori ”The Last Supper”

Robert Polidori ”The Last Supper” Photo 2005 - Robert Polidori (Canadian/American, b. 1951). Fujicolor crystal archive print photograph mounted to plexiglass titled ”The Last Supper (in the refectory in the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie 2 in Milan, Italy), ” 2005. Signed along the verso. Gallery labels along the verso. Edition 1/7. Provenance: Weinstein Gallery, 2003; From the Estate of Gary Fink. Lot Essay: Robert Polidori is a Canadian-American photographer known for his large-scale color images of architectural spaces that bear the marks of history, trauma, and human presence. Originally trained in film, he transitioned to photography in the 1980s, using a large-format camera to document interiors with forensic detail and emotional weight. He first gained international acclaim for his decades-long documentation of the restoration of the Château de Versailles. His work has since expanded to include sites like post-Katrina New Orleans, the Chernobyl exclusion zone, war-torn Beirut, decaying buildings in Havana, and informal housing in cities like Mumbai and Rio de Janeiro. Polidori’s photographs are often described as meditative and painterly, functioning as psychological portraits of place. Though his images rarely include people, they convey a strong human presence and a deep sense of memory. His work explores themes of social history, displacement, and decay, prompting both critical praise and ethical debate. Exhibited globally and published in acclaimed photo books such as ”After the Flood” and ”Zones of Exclusion, ” Polidori has become one of the most influential photographers of the contemporary era, bridging architecture, documentary, and fine art. Gary C. Fink was a collector with both a lighthearted sense of humor and a serious commitment to art. Through the Museum Louvre It or Leave It, he offered Minnesotans an offbeat, thought-provoking experience; through MIA gifts, he broadened institutional collections; and through his scholarship, he continues to enable the next generation of artists. A Renaissance soul in the heart of Minnesota’s art community, Gary C. Fink was more than an astute collector - he was a spirited patron whose unconventional vision left an indelible mark on the creative landscape. Sight; height: 49 1/2 in x width: 69 1/2 in. Framed; height: 51 1/2 in x width: 71 1/2 in x depth: 2 1/4 in. Condition: Please email us at condition@revereauctions.com for a condition report or additional photos.