Brad Temkin: Green Roofs and Rooftop Gardens September 4, 2010

Rooftop gardens play an integral role in the wellbeing of our urban environment. They insulate and protect the buildings as they replenish our atmosphere and lessen our carbon footprints - all while beautifying our surrounding landscape and living space. Chicago photographer Brad Temkin, who has documented the human impact on the contemporary landscape, now focuses his camera on the fascinating, yet simple, rooftop spaces that bring such positive impact to urban life. The photos reveal the function and the sanctuary of Chicago's green spaces, including the rooftops of City Hall and the Chicago Cultural Center, spaces not usually open to the public. The City Gallery is a unique exhibition space dedicated to presenting Chicago-themed photographic work and other photo-based work by Chicago photographers and artists.