August 17, 2007
Photo of the week: Man at window
Martin Fuchs
USA. Illinois. Chicago. 1946. Man at window of shack. © Wayne Miller/Magnum Photos
Wayne Miller's "Chicago's South Side" reminds me of one of my favorite photography books: Bruce Davidsons "East 100th Street". Until now I haven't been aware of Miller's Chicago's South Side. Shame on me...
From 1946 to 1948, Wayne Miller documented the daily lives of African-Americans in the post-World War II era in Chicago. His photographs capture both a developing cultural renaissance and the grim economic realities that faced Chicago's largest black community.
In case you are in France, in Chalon-sur-Saône to be precise, you should not miss his "Chicago's South Side" exhibition which is up until September 30th.
Published on the Magnum Blog on August 17, 2007
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