Centennial Ball, Metropolitan Museum, New York 1969

Garry Winogrand's "Centennial Ball, Metropolitan Museum, New York" from 1969 is a black-and-white photograph that captures the essence of a social gathering in the late 1960s. The image shows a man and a woman in a close-up composition, the woman in a revealing dress, their expressions suggesting a moment of interaction and intrigue. Winogrand's signature candid style and sharp focus highlight the details of their attire and the swirling patterns of the wallpaper, creating a sense of immediacy and intimacy. The photograph exemplifies Winogrand's ability to capture fleeting moments of human connection within the bustling context of urban life. The image evokes a sense of both celebration and the inherent complexities of social interaction, characteristic of Winogrand's photographic legacy.