Rob Hann's Three-Decade Journey Photographing America's Quirky Roadside Landscapes
A profile of photographer Rob Hann, who for over three decades has captured both famous public figures and the quirky, remote landscapes of America's highways. The article explores how Hann's approach to photographing places—from handmade road signs and vintage buildings to peculiar local attractions along routes like U.S. 89 and U.S. 90—mirrors his portrait work, emphasizing individuality and character in America's overlooked corners.
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Not unlike the way he captures portraits of people, his characterizations of the country's endearingly quirky and remote places highlight individuality and presence.
For more than three decades, Rob Hann has pursued the inimitable and notable, turning his lens toward public figures like Tom Hanks, David Byrne, Chloe Sevigny, Ray Lotta, Willem Dafoe, and many others.
He also ranges across the breadth and length of the U.S., traversing storied highways like U.S. 89 in Arizona, a popular route to the Grand Canyon, or U.S. 90 in Texas, which passes through the artistic enclave of Marfa.
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