Looking In: Robert Frank’s “The Americans”

I’m very excited about this one: From September 2009 thru January 2010, The Met will exhibit Looking In: Robert Frank’s The Americans. The exhibit will celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Americans, Franks’ famous book of black and white photos made on a beat-inflected cross-country road trip from 1955-56. Initially criticized for his depiction of… Continue reading Looking In: Robert Frank’s “The Americans”

Naked City

Photographer Miru Kim is an urban explorer. The Korean-born, New York-based artist spoke at the 2008 TED Conference about her ongoing series, Naked City Spleen. Juxtaposing her own delicate human form with haunting, industrial ruins, Kim’s work alternately reveals extreme loneliness and a bold fearlessness, and contrasts the living, supple world with a decaying one.… Continue reading Naked City

Dumbo gets Personal…

During this past weekend’s 2009 NY Photo Festival, DUMBO was, wonderfully, once again taken over by all things photo for five days. One down-under gallery, however, is continuing the celebration, and taking things personally. Set on the second floor of the Front Street Arts Building, through an orange door, up the stairs and to the… Continue reading Dumbo gets Personal…