Grace Jones, New York City c. 1970s

Anthony Barboza made this photograph of Grace Jones in New York City. The tones are so rich, it's like he's sculpting with light itself. I'm fascinated by the way Barboza uses black and white to create such depth. Look at the way the light catches the bridge of her nose and glistens on her lips. It’s pure drama, right? You can almost feel the texture of her skin, the way it reflects light. There's a raw honesty to this portrait, no frills, just the intensity of her gaze. I think that's what makes it so powerful. It reminds me a bit of some of Robert Mapplethorpe's portraits, the way he captured the human form with such stark beauty, but Barboza brings his own unique sensibility. To me, this image is a reminder that art is about more than just what we see. It's about how we feel, how we connect, and how we interpret the world around us.