Joseph Michael Lopez: Dear New Yorker

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06.04.2021

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"This picture is the very first of my Dear New Yorker series and the reason I kept going. The picture dates back to 2003. I was living in Harlem at that time and would take the A train from Harlem to Union Square. To me, at that time, it was about becoming clear regarding what I was doing. I showed some prints to Marc Riboud (1923–2016; photographer and a very active member of Magnum Photos, vice-president, president, and chairman of the board –ed. Note). He was the first person to point out that the abstract cross in the very center of this picture, almost looks like a crucification. That was a light bulb moment, when I was becoming more sensitive to geometry and abstract forms: someone shares a revelation of what you are showing them and gives you a deeper read of what you're doing. There you can see that it takes time and communication to become clear about what your work is about."

Text und Bild: Joseph Michael Lopez
Equipment: Leica M-P, Summilux-M 35 f/1.4 Asph.

Learn more about Joseph's pictures in LFI 03/2021.