Vyper Possibly 1988 - 1994

"Vyper" is a black and white photograph by Jim Goldberg, taken sometime between 1988 and 1994. It features a close-up portrait of a young man, likely a drug user, with a syringe held between his lips. The image's starkness and graphic depiction of drug use, combined with the subject's intense gaze, creates a powerful and unsettling visual that reflects the social issues surrounding drug addiction in the late 20th century. This photograph, like many of Goldberg's works, is known for its unflinching exploration of social and cultural realities, often through the lens of personal stories and marginalized communities.