(May 26) One theme that may or may not be apparent here is that I’ve been photographing a lot of controversies. This exhibit became controversial within days of being removed after having been installed months ago, thanks to the presence of a piece representing someone portraying themselves as Che Guevara.
The image of Che is still controversial it seems.
You’d never guess this given what a pop culture symbol his face had become.
(May 26) I stepped out of the subway, looked around, and this is what I found.
Of course when he said those things, he wasn’t President of the USA.
(May 26) I got off the 1 at the Christopher Street, Sheridan Square station. The rule I’ve been working from is to stop and photograph whatever public art I find in the station, whether it’s a planned stop or not.
(May 26) I needed to change at Whitehall, South Ferry and found another surprise.
(May 25) The end of this journey and the return home.
I thought these were all gone.
I thought this was a very Memorial Day weekend shot
Still, and for the foreseeable future, the tallest building in Brooklyn
Yes indeed, the Gowanus are some dirty waters.