Zoo Palast

The Story About Zoo Palast

When creating this photograph of the Zoo Palast Cinema Theatre, I consciously drew on the influence of Hiroshi Sugimoto. The theatre struck me not only for its design but also for its sheer scale, and I wanted to hold both qualities within a single frame.

What lends the photograph its surreal character is the black and white palette. Without the distraction of colour, the theatre takes on a different dimension, its scale and form heightened, its atmosphere closer to a dream than to reality. The result is a space that feels both cinematic and suspended outside of time, a stage where past and future converge.

This photograph, made at the Zoo Palast cinema in Berlin, is a limited edition of 20 fine art prints, giclée printed with archival pigment inks on Hahnemühle Photo Rag, a 308gsm acid and lignin-free 100% cotton paper. Each print is inspected by hand, then named, numbered and signed by Mario Tarantino, with the reverse carrying the title, location, camera settings and the date the photograph was taken. A stamped and signed certificate of authenticity accompanies the work, and the edition price rises as prints sell.

Production Time

4 - 5 Business days.

Packaging & Shipping

Delivery costs are included.

Ships rolled in a protective dent resistant tube.

A white border is left all around the print facilitating different framing options, framing & mounting are not included.

Purchaser is responsible for any duties & taxes.

The purchase of limited edition artworks as shipped by the artist is final sale.