June/Paolo Roversi c. 2012

This is an intimate snapshot, a polaroid taken by Robert Frank that captures June Leaf and Paolo Roversi in a seemingly casual moment. You know, when I look at this, I imagine Frank circling them, waiting for the right moment. Did he ask them to pose? Or did he just lift his camera and click? It feels so unstaged, like a stolen glance. There’s a certain rawness in the image, isn't there? It's not about perfection; it’s about the realness of the moment. The light is soft, almost faded, which gives it a nostalgic feel. You can sense the history and the connection between these artists. It’s like they're caught in a shared contemplation, perhaps discussing their work or just enjoying each other’s company. As an artist myself, I see this as a passing of the torch, an unspoken conversation between generations. This image reminds me that art-making is not just about the final product, but about the relationships, the process, and the shared experiences that fuel our creativity.