Jonathan Mannion in Berlin

Jonathan Mannion - Living Proof from matthias maercks on Vimeo.

Joe Conzo in Paris

If you are in Paris in the next few weeks, make sure not to miss this:

Bullet Space

Hell On Wheels

In 1979, there were 250 serious crimes reported in the New York subway 

system – per week. There were six murders in the first two months alone. 

 No other subway in the world was more crime-ridden and infamous.

“Hell On Wheels” is a joyous and soulful trip in the bygone era of the New 
York subway system in the years between 1977-1984. 
Swiss photographer Willy Spiller, living in New York at the time, documented 
his underground travels with the curiosity of a foreigner, fascinated by the 
rush and the madness of its time. It’s the period of the first rap music, 
graffiti, The Warriors in the cinema, Guardian Angels on the trains and Ed 
Koch in charge of a broke and crime-riddled city. 
Willy Spiller’s images are as much a visual document of this incomparable 
realm as they are a syncopated, colorful poem to the city of New York and 
its people.

TBT

Naomi Campbell and a Grendizer, by Nobuyoshi Araki

A fresh start into the year with a new account.
@juliaschoiererphotography is up now for anybody who is interested 

in my photography 

Flashy girls!

My friend Nikeata got together with deindesign to illuminate your selfie 
with their new flashmecase. A must have for all you selfie junkies and 
a great opportunity for me to get a shot with some of my besties! 
As a photographer you rarely get a chance to be in a professional photo 
with your loved ones. Thanks for that Nikeata

Trefall 🍂🍁🍃

Today; Women who Love Graffiti

There are so many great events taking place today. I decided to go to these two:

In honour of Cooper’s work, Montana Cans has produced a brand new triptych 
of her work over 3 cans as the latest edition in their ‘Iconic’ series. 
They will be sold at Martha Cooper's new show, 'Snap Wrap' features over 300 
images from around the world. Ranging from her seminal 1970s and 80s images 
of New York Graffiti, right through to the modern artists that are making waves 
in the streets today. 
Martha herself will also be present on the evening to sign her special edition.

Today at 7pm

Urban Nation

Bülowstr. 97

10783 Berlin

I am also looking forward to this little gem:
After seven years, blood sweat and tears, Sany is proud to present her film about 
girl power in the graffity scene. Can't wait to finally see this one at Urban Spree
(Revaler x Warschauer)

Doors 19:30
21:00 - 21:10 Toys movie
21:10 - 22:40 Girl Power movie
22:40 - 23:00 Discussion about Girl Power
23:00 - 23:50 Low Society
Entry: 6€

Jacob Riis' New York

MOMA has a nice little Jacob Riis collection.

In 1870, when 21-year-old Jacob August Riis immigrated to America from 

Denmark on the steamship Iowa, he rode in steerage with nothing but the 

clothes on his back, 40 borrowed dollars in his pocket, and a locket 

containing a single hair from the girl he loved.

Unable to find a steady job, he worked as a farmhand, ironworker, brick-

layer, carpenter, and salesman, and experienced the worst aspects of 

American urbanism--crime, sickness, squalor--in the low-rent tenements 

and lodging houses that would eventually inspire the young Danish 

immigrant to dedicate himself to improving living conditions for the city’s 

lower-class.

Riis wanted to show the the world the dehumanizing dangers of the 

immigrant neighborhoods he knew all too well. He taught himself 

photography and began taking a camera with him on his nightly rounds 

through the slums of New York. The recent invention of flash photography 

made it possible to document the dark, over-crowded tenements, grim 

saloons and dangerous slums. Riis’s pioneering use of flash photography 

brought to light even the darkest parts of the city. Used in articles, books, 

and lectures, his striking compositions became powerful tools for social 

reform.

Jamel Shabazz Street Photographer

After 13 years of work, Charlie Aheardn is finally releasing his documentary 
about Jamel Shabazz.

Mi Gente

 


Photographed entirely in NYC’s famed El Barrio, Spanish Harlem 
from 1985-1990 this marks the first time Joseph Rodriguez has 
exhibited these works in his beloved community. With this deeply 
moving series of photographs he forces us to remember a time 
before today's newfound gentrification, a time before cafes and 
artistic bohemia, a time where poverty, high crime, drugs and a 
fledgling AIDS crisis held a community hostage. 
Rodriguez who beautifully captures the humanity, joy and love of 
his subjects by embedding himself intimately within many families' 
lives and the community affords us an honest testimony of what it 
was like for those who lived through such perilous times.

Curated by Carlos Mare  

The opening of the exhibition will be September 24th 
from 6-9PM at 
Hi-ARTS Gallery space 
located at 304 East 100th st. (6 Train to 96th ). 

Gallery Hours: Wednesdays through Saturdays 1 - 6PM 
The Show will run through November 11th. 
For special viewings please email or call gallery: info@hiarts.org 
(718)-497-4282  For more information call at 718-407-4282 or 
email at info@hi-artsnyc.org

Sunday Goodie: Matt Weber's Subway photography

Matt Weber has a wonderful Blog, he continously feeds with pictures 
from now and then. Check out the category 'Subway' for some great 
motives and stories!

Something not sneaker related....

Today was a busy day with lots of music