Somewhere in the West Village, New York City Possibly 1970 - 1990

Louis Faurer snapped this silver gelatin print "Somewhere in the West Village, New York City" and it’s a beautiful collision of street photography and something dreamlike. The photo is mostly black and white, but it feels like it’s playing with a muted palette. We've got this window, a kind of stage, right? You can see the reflection and the stuff inside, all at once. It is how the light catches on the glass, making everything a little blurred, like memory. Then, off to the side, you get the texture of the building. The eye dances all over the place. It's funny how the lettering ‘Fine Art Restoration’ is somewhat obscured by the glare of the window, which brings to mind the painting of Gerhard Richter. They both share an interest in the process of blurring, or obscuring an image to suggest movement and the passage of time. Ultimately, this piece is a reminder that art isn’t just about looking; it’s about experiencing.