Guggenheim 159--Jackson Pollock exhibition, Museum of Modern Art, New York City 1958

This contact sheet by Robert Frank, taken in 1958, documents the opening of a Jackson Pollock exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The black and white images show a variety of perspectives on the event, from the crowds gathering to the art on display. The cropping and framing of the photographs hint at Frank's interest in capturing the nuances of social interaction and the experience of viewing art. His use of the contact sheet format allows viewers to see the artist's decision-making process, highlighting the spontaneity and immediacy of his photographic style.