Alex Turner American, b. 1984
Clementines, Felled Due to Drought, Estimated 40 Years Old, Kern County, CA, 2025
Gelatin silver print mounted to museum board
18 x 45 in.
Throughout the 20th century, Citrus was a defining crop in California. Today, citrus growers in California face mounting challenges as rising temperatures, prolonged drought, and shifting seasons strain crop viability....
Throughout the 20th century, Citrus was a defining crop in California. Today, citrus growers in California face mounting challenges as rising temperatures, prolonged drought, and shifting seasons strain crop viability. In response, many farms are replacing citrus and nut trees with less water-intensive crops.