Pleasures and Terrors of Levitation #67 1956

"Pleasures and Terrors of Levitation #67" (1956) is a black and white photograph by Aaron Siskind, a renowned American photographer known for his abstract and experimental work. The image depicts a figure in mid-air, captured against a simple white background. Siskind’s "Pleasures and Terrors of Levitation" series, of which this is a part, is a visual exploration of movement, form, and the human body. This particular piece, with its stark contrast and minimal composition, is representative of Siskind's distinctive style of abstract photography.