New York 1987

Rosalind Solomon made this photograph called ‘New York’ sometime in the last century, maybe with a large format camera, given the detail and tonality. I'm curious about the relationship between the photographer and her subject, the seated man, who looks back at her from the window frame, as though posing a question. The shot feels both intimate and staged, like a shared moment. I wonder, what was it like to be on set with Rosalind? There are so many objects occupying the same space, as though bearing witness. The artist is inviting us into her private world and maybe also pointing to a shared experience. This photograph makes me think about other artists whose work also involves looking in unusual ways, like Lisette Model or Diane Arbus. Artists are always responding to each other, across time and place. For me, uncertainty and openness are crucial, because that's where new possibilities emerge.