Universal Studios--Universal City, California 1956

This gelatin silver print, Universal Studios--Universal City, California, was made by Robert Frank at an unknown date. Wow, this print is raw, and full of interesting juxtapositions, it feels like one of those behind-the-scenes glimpses you weren’t supposed to see. Frank captured the humdrum of the studio lots. It's like he found a forgotten corner and made it iconic. I imagine Frank, maybe a bit of a rebel, wandering around the sets, finding beauty in the ordinary, in the mess. Look at the boxes stacked up, the portraits on the wall! There is something very human about it. The contrast is really great; the way it captures light and shadow adds to the mysterious vibe of the image. It reminds me a bit of the New York School photographers, always pushing the boundaries, finding poetry in everyday life. There is a lineage between artists, like one long, never-ending conversation. It's kind of great.