London 15 1952 - 1953

Here’s a black and white photograph by Robert Frank, titled 'London 15.' The image shows strips of film negatives, a kind of contact sheet. I wonder if this was a way for Frank to see all his shots at once, a bird's-eye view of a day's work. I see these frames like little windows, each capturing a fleeting moment of London life. There are glimpses of people walking, streets, and parks. A kind of urban poetry. That red marker scrawled on some frames – maybe those were his favorite shots? Or ones he wanted to revisit. It’s cool to see that layer of editing, like a painter adding notes to a sketch. I like that Frank lets us into his process, unedited. It makes me think about how every artist makes choices, but it's great when we get to see some of their thinking.