GritStreet photography has a long tradition that stretches all the way back to Jacob Riis, who worked during the 1890s, and comes to full form during the 1960s. Today, street photography has tended to steer away from its more political history, opting for a more casual and playful subject matter.
The following post includes a series of videos from a 2011 street photography show that appeared at the Museum of Photographic Arts titled, “Streetwise.” Streetwise builds on Swiss photographer Robert Frank’s snapshot aesthetic, which gained attention following the release of his groundbreaking book, The Americans in 1959. Frank’s focus on a more personal documentary style influenced a new generation of photographers.
My wife and I own the book, Streetwise: Masters of 60s Photography (English and Spanish Edition)
Streetwise – Street Photography and the 1960s
Streetwise – A Look at Danny Lyon
Video two covers the work of documentary street photographer, Danny Lyon.
Streetwise – A Look at Garry Winogrand
In this next video, the Museum of Photographic Arts takes a look at photographer Garry Winogrand.
Streetwise: Masters of 60s Photography.
If you’re into street photography, they you’ll want to add this book to your collection:
Streetwise – Ruth-Marion Baruch and the Black Panthers
In this video you will explore Ruth-Marion Baruch’s photographs of the revolutionary Black Panther party.