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Bruce Davidson — Bus from Brooklyn Gang
Bruce Davidson

Bus from Brooklyn Gang

Bruce Davidson's "Bus from Brooklyn Gang" is a gelatin silver print that documents the raw energy and street culture of Brooklyn youth, capturing a moment of urban life with the photographer's characteristic empathy and directness. Printed in 1998, this image reflects Davidson's long career documenting American subcultures and marginalized communities through intimate, unflinching portraiture. The work exemplifies Davidson's commitment to bearing witness to the lives of ordinary people, presenting them with dignity and without sensationalism despite the potentially charged subject matter.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed 1998.

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Photographs from the Martin Z. Margulies Foundation Part II

October 9, 2024

Lot 34

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Bruce Davidson, Bus from Brooklyn Gang

Bruce Davidson's "Bus from Brooklyn Gang" is a gelatin silver print that documents the raw energy and street culture of Brooklyn youth, capturing a moment of urban life with the photographer's characteristic empathy and directness. Printed in 1998, this image reflects Davidson's long career documenting American subcultures and marginalized communities through intimate, unflinching portraiture. The work exemplifies Davidson's commitment to bearing witness to the lives of ordinary people, presenting them with dignity and without sensationalism despite the potentially charged subject matter.

Medium
Gelatin silver print, printed 1998.
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Gritty Aesthetic, New York City, Youth Culture, Documentary Photography, 20th Century Photography, Black and White Photography, American Artist, Urban street life, Series Format, Social Realism

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