New York City 1963

Garry Winogrand made this photograph in New York City. It’s a gelatin silver print, all blacks, whites, and grays. I love how this photograph captures a moment of collective looking. What do you think they are looking at? A seal! Their bodies are arranged in a curve, echoing the shape of the pool, almost as if they are part of the environment. There's an intensity and joy of shared experience. I imagine Winogrand moving through the city, always watching, searching for these moments. Click, he captures them and leaves as quickly as he arrived. I see echoes of other photographers who explored the urban landscape, like Helen Levitt, with their own unique sensibilities and vision. But also, the early street photography of Lisette Model. It makes me think about the constant exchange of ideas across time, where artists inspire one another to see the world in new ways.