Photograph captures Barbara Hammer in her Westbeth studio in November 2017

A photograph by Rebecca Allan shows artist Barbara Hammer in her Westbeth studio during November 2017. The image was posted on artcritical's website on January 19, 2018. Barbara Hammer, a pioneering experimental filmmaker and visual artist, worked from her studio at the Westbeth Artists Housing complex in New York City. The photograph documents Hammer in her creative environment during the final years of her career. Westbeth Artists Housing has served as a residence and workspace for numerous artists since its establishment in the 1970s. Rebecca Allan's photographic work often focuses on artists and their studios, capturing intimate moments of creative practice. This visual documentation provides insight into Hammer's working conditions and artistic process. The photograph was shared through artcritical's online platform, which publishes critical writing and visual content about contemporary art.