The artwork, “99 Cent” by Andreas Gursky, created in 1999, is a photographic piece categorized under the photo genre. Currently, it resides in a private collection.
The artwork captures the interior of a discount store filled with an array of brightly colored products meticulously arranged on shelves. A profusion of consumer goods is displayed, tightly packed in rows, creating a vivid and almost overwhelming visual paradox. Various signs indicating a price of 99 cents can be observed prominently throughout the store. The ceiling features a reflective surface which contributes to the sense of uniformity and vastness within the space. The meticulous composition and extensive detail create an almost abstract effect, inviting contemplation on themes of consumerism and mass production.
