David Zwirner Shows Thomas Ruff's 9/11 Photographs in New York

At its location on 533 West 19th Street in New York, David Zwirner is showcasing a collection of twelve photographs by Thomas Ruff. These images are part of the jpegs ny subset from Ruff's broader jpegs series, originating from visuals related to the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center attacks. This exhibition marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the tragic events and was intended by the artist as a tribute. Prior to this, the works were featured in Unlimited at Art Basel 2026. On that fateful day, Ruff was in New York, capturing numerous photographs, but upon returning to Germany, he discovered his camera held no images. In 2004, he continued to grapple with how to artistically address such profound tragedy.