Los Angeles 1982

Bill Dane's 1982 black and white photograph, "Los Angeles," captures a performance in a darkened theater. A lone female figure, naked and upside down, performs in the center of the stage while a crowd of spectators, including a photographer with a flash, watch from the audience. The use of flash creates a stark contrast, highlighting the subject and the performance while casting the surrounding environment in shadow. This gritty, photojournalistic approach to capturing a performance, indicative of Dane's style, offers a glimpse into the underground art scene of Los Angeles.