Shirin Neshat, Untitled from Rapture Series Photography Print

A salt-heavy mist hangs over the crashing shoreline where a collective of figures moves with singular purpose. This print captures a moment of intense narrative weight, depicting women clad in flowing black chadors as they surround a modest wooden vessel at the sea’s edge.

About black and white photography

Many photographers still choose black and white to emphasise light, shape and mood over colour. Fine art photography is made to be displayed and contemplated, like a painting. Black-and-white prints sit comfortably in almost any room, from minimalist to traditional.

Styling this black and white photograph

The black-and-white colour scheme gives this black and white photograph a clear, confident presence. As a landscape piece, “Shirin Neshat” fills the space above a desk at 24×36″, while 12×18″ suits a smaller wall, and it is a natural fit for a home office. Black and white suits any palette, so “Shirin Neshat” is easy to place; finish it with a slim black frame and a white mat. Build a gallery wall around “Shirin Neshat”: add two or three smaller prints that echo its black-and-white and keep the gaps to 2–3 inches.

At a glance

• Type: Black and white photograph
• Style: Black and white photography, Fine art photography
• Colours: black-and-white
• Orientation: landscape
• Collections: Black and White Photography Prints, Fine Art Photography Prints