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Court - Vintage Photograph - Mid-20th Century

Mid-20th Century

Partnership with People- Vintage Photograph is a vintage albumen print realized in the U.S in the 20th century in series of American life by an anonymous photographer. On the rear" ...

Mount Vernon, An American Shrine - Vintage Photograph is an original black and white photograph realized in the U.S in the 20th century in series of American life by an anonymous pho...

This digital print is part of a limited edition set. Steve Schlackman is a lawyer by profession and a photographer by choice. Fascinated by the magical world of photography since his youth, he honed this skill over time, meticulously pouring over all things photographic, technical and creative alike, with unstoppable enthusiasm. Steve’s passion for taking photographs was ignited early on, during a study-abroad trip to Paris, where he immersed himself in all things art historical. Diligence, a strong trait Schlackman is known for, paid off, and after daily meanderings at the Louvre, a great love for art emerged along with hundreds of photographs. These pictures proved to be early tributes to the urban landscape, and although they didn’t amount to full-on series, a seed was planted. The omnipresent tension between the poor neighborhoods of the Cuban capital, as a result of political dictatorship, and the rich Afro-Cuban cultural roots of their inhabitants, whose wealth is represented by their music and feelings, is physically visible in Steve’s use of high contrast, a metaphoric touch on the subject of the light and darkness of the Afro-Cuban heritage. Although intentionally apolitical, the pictures speak volumes about the Cuban status quo and, appropriately, the eternal joy of living despite socio-political hardship. Play, in and of itself a mode to survive the harsh reality, represents another subject Steve is keen on capturing. Whether it is adults playing dominoes...

Please bear in mind that all prints are produced to order. Lead times are expected between 15-20 days. Due to currency fluctuations prices may change. Bondi Foundations is a gorgeous C-Type Print in an Edition of 10 in this size by contemporary photographer Ben Thomas...