
Todd Hido American, b. 1968
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61 x 50.8 cm / 24 x 20 in
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Edition of 5 + 1AP
96.5 x 76.2 cm / 38 x 30 in
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Edition of 3 + 1AP
121.9 x 96.5 cm / 48 x 38 in
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There’s something quietly mesmerizing about this image by Todd Hido. The glowing garage door, bathed in an otherworldly light, transforms a simple suburban scene into a cinematic moment filled with mystery and emotion. Hido is known for his evocative night photography, capturing the solitude and hidden stories of American neighborhoods after dark.
This photograph invites us to imagine the lives unfolding behind closed doors, the secrets and dreams that linger in the glow. The wet driveway reflects the light in soft, painterly tones, adding to the sense of stillness and anticipation. Hido’s work reminds us that even the most ordinary places can hold extraordinary beauty and narrative depth when seen through the right lens. His images often feel like film stills-moments suspended in time, charged with atmosphere and unanswered questions. What’s happening inside? Who lives here? In the quiet of night, these suburban homes become vessels for our curiosity and imagination.