From the bus 73 1958

Robert Frank's 'From the bus 73', a black and white photograph, captures a sequence of moments, freezing the flux of city life. Frank, a Swiss immigrant, brought an outsider's perspective to the United States, one marked by both fascination and critique. The images show urban scenes, possibly taken from a moving bus. The use of a full film strip, complete with sprocket holes and frame numbers, disrupts conventional photography. It emphasizes the raw, unfiltered nature of seeing. Frank documented a rapidly changing America, one grappling with issues of race, class, and social inequality. The film strip format allows us to consider the ephemeral nature of these images, like fleeting memories seen from a bus window. This aesthetic choice highlights the transient experiences of everyday life, inviting introspection on the nature of observation and participation within a society undergoing profound shifts.