Nan Goldin, Swan like Embrace Paris, 2001

Swan-like Embrace, Paris by Nan Goldin, created in 2001, captures an intimate and vulnerable moment between two lovers on a dark sofa. Produced as a C-print, the photograph reflects Goldin’s raw, emotional aesthetic. The intertwined bodies and physical closeness convey an intense passion intertwined with tenderness and emotional complexity. Taken in Paris, the work belongs to the artist’s visual diary, documenting human relationships, identity, and everyday emotions. The pose echoes classical compositions, yet becomes deeply contemporary and personal through Goldin’s lens.

Form: Photography
Method: C-print
Dimensions: 20.3 × 13.1 cm
Signature: Signed by Nan Goldin