a step back in time
Photo by Fred Herzog
An amazing photography show is currently running at the Vancouver Art Gallery. Fred Herzog, a local shutterbug who currently still lives in Vancouver, incredibly documented the street life of the city in the 1950-1960. Vibrant, colorful, stark exposures of the hustle, bustle and prosperity of areas now burdened by the desperation of the downtown east side are like looking like a real life comic book if you have ever walked along East Hastings. Other shots show the blank canvas of under developed areas now gentrified and teeming with hip shops, cafes, and grocery stores.
It's all really something to see. If you're in town, don't miss it. It's running until May 13 and Tuesday nights are by donation.
More info on Fred Herzog.
This one has a nice gallery of shots.
Posted by the girl at 12:07 AM
2 Comments:
Did you go to the exhibit at VAG? If not, how about in two weeks (Tues. March 13th). cw
I would love to see this photography show. I will have to check out the links, sounds fascinating. Have you seen work by William Eggleston? I really like him. He photographed mainly around the area he lived and his photos are fascinating. The first time I really appreciated the color photography could be a fine art medium.
Have a good weekend!
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