New York 1987

This photograph, "New York" by Rosalind Solomon, captures a moment, a person, in monochrome. Just imagine Solomon positioning herself, waiting for the right light, the right expression. The high contrast enhances the textures—the soft fabric of the man's shirt, the sharp definition of his features, and the subtle background details. You can almost feel the weight of the photographic paper, its graininess adding another layer to the visual experience. I wonder what the man was thinking as he was captured by the lens. It reminds me of other portrait photographers like Diane Arbus, who also sought out intimate and revealing portraits. Artists are always in conversation, building on what came before and pushing in new directions. The act of making, whether it’s painting or photography, is about engaging with the world, making sense of it through our own unique perspective. These pictures are not just images; they’re a form of embodied expression.