Published in 1999 by the Fraenkel Gallery, this monographis a definitive look at the photographer's foundational work. t stands as the first publication completely dedicated to the street photography that forms the very core of Winogrand's vision .
he collection contains 107 duotone plates, notably featuring numerous photographs that had never been printed or published prior to this book's release. The majority of the images serve as a time capsule, capturing the intense, kinetic energy of New York City in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
The book highlights Winogrand's obsession with human behavior, alienation, and the underlying tension of public spaces. A major recurring motif in these particular selections is the complex "joint attention" of the crowd, the intricate web of gazes and reactions passing between passing strangers.
The curated images perfectly encapsulate his distinctive, reactionary style, utilizing wide-angle lenses, tilted horizons, and densely crammed frames that look chaotic at first glance but possess a masterful, subliminal geometric order.
Published in 1999 by the Fraenkel Gallery, this monographis a definitive look at the photographer's foundational work. t stands as the first publication completely dedicated to the street photography that forms the very core of Winogrand's vision .
he collection contains 107 duotone plates, notably featuring numerous photographs that had never been printed or published prior to this book's release. The majority of the images serve as a time capsule, capturing the intense, kinetic energy of New York City in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
The book highlights Winogrand's obsession with human behavior, alienation, and the underlying tension of public spaces. A major recurring motif in these particular selections is the complex "joint attention" of the crowd, the intricate web of gazes and reactions passing between passing strangers.
The curated images perfectly encapsulate his distinctive, reactionary style, utilizing wide-angle lenses, tilted horizons, and densely crammed frames that look chaotic at first glance but possess a masterful, subliminal geometric order.