Lifeguard Towers: Miami

After the destruction of Hurricane Andrew on Miami Beach in 1992, the city of Miami commissioned the redesign of the lifeguard towers in vibrant fashion to uplift the spirits of the town. In the tradition of the Becher's water tower series, this collection of Tommy Kwak's photographs methodically examines the 30+ iconic towers that have become symbols of South Florida's revitalization. This award-winning series of photographs utilizes similar framing and long exposures to produce minimal sky and sea backdrops in order to highlight the traits of each tower, inviting the viewer to appreciate and compare the electric color palettes and eccentric forms. This body of work shows Tommy's distinct a...View all