Family--New York City no number 1954

This black and white photograph, "Family--New York City no number," was made by Robert Frank, though the date of its making is unknown. This piece really breaks down the act of looking. Here, we're not presented with a polished image, but a contact sheet, raw and unfiltered, which shows the artist's selection process. I love this. It feels like being invited into Frank's darkroom, seeing the world through his eyes as he sifts through these moments. The repetition of images, especially the ones where the man holds a baby, creates a rhythm. It's almost like a dance of light and shadow. The stark contrast adds depth and emotion, making the mundane seem profound. Frank reminds me a bit of Garry Winogrand, both capturing the frenetic energy of city life with a rough, immediate style. For me, it’s not about perfection, but about finding the extraordinary in the ordinary.