25 Years After 9/11: Art Inspired by the Twin Towers
Twenty-five years after the attacks on September 11, 2001, their influence continues to resonate within visual culture. The assault on the Twin Towers marked the first major incident witnessed through live global broadcasts, inspiring artists to channel their shock and grief into enduring works. Following the tragedy, Steve McCurry documented smoke rising over Lower Manhattan, while Joel Meyerowitz compiled the 'Aftermath: World Trade Center Archive.' Monika Bravo's video captures a storm preceding the attack. Over time, creators like Eric Fischl and Donna Levinstone have delved into themes of sorrow and remembrance. Significant memorials such as 'Tribute in Light' and 'Reflecting Absence' stand as testaments. For the 25th anniversary in 2026, John Coburn will unveil new drawings, alongside exhibitions at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and other locations.
Key facts
- The article marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks.
- Steve McCurry photographed the smoke over Lower Manhattan from his studio at Washington Square Park.
- Joel Meyerowitz was the only photographer with access to Ground Zero for nine months, creating 'Aftermath: World Trade Center Archive'.
- Monika Bravo's video 'September 10, 2001, uno nunca muere la víspera' was filmed from the 92nd floor of the North Tower the night before the attack.
- Eric Fischl's 'Tumbling Woman' was removed from Rockefeller Center in 2002 due to protests.
- Spencer Finch's 'Trying to Remember the Color of the Sky on That September Morning' at the 9/11 Memorial Museum has 2,983 watercolor squares.
- Maurizio Cattelan's 'Blind' was shown at HangarBicocca in 2021.
- Exhibitions for the 25th anniversary include 'Voice of Reflection' at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and shows in Berlin.
- John Coburn presents updated ink drawings for the 25th anniversary.
- The article was written by Claudia Giraud for Artribune.
Entities
Artists
- Steve McCurry
- Joel Meyerowitz
- Monika Bravo
- Michael Richards
- Art Spiegelman
- Françoise Mouly
- Blue Man Group
- Elena del Rivero
- Xu Bing
- Gustavo Bonevardi
- Gerhard Richter
- Thomas Ruff
- Eric Fischl
- Cesare Viel
- Donna Levinstone
- Chris Saucedo
- Tobi Kahn
- Spencer Finch
- Michael Arad
- Peter Walker
- Daniel Libeskind
- David Childs
- Maurizio Cattelan
- Manju Shandler
- John Coburn
- Claudia Giraud
Institutions
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum
- New York State Museum
- HangarBicocca
- Rockefeller Center
- New Museum
- MoMA
- Parrish Art Museum
- Metropolitan Museum
- Centre Pompidou
- SOM
- Artribune
Locations
- New York
- United States
- Washington Square Park
- Lower Manhattan
- Ground Zero
- Brooklyn
- Cedar Street
- Berlin
- Germany
- Albany
- Italy