Photographer Bruce Davidson Has Made a Career Out of People Watching
Jordan Sowunmi — May 26, 2011 — Fashion
References: chrisbeetles & isysarchive
Photographer Bruce Davidson is recognized as being one of the originators of real-life street style shoots, a technique that is virtually ubiquitous among photographers all over the world today.
Bruce Davidson’s photography career began as a child, when his mother created a darkroom out of their basement and Davidson began to take photos. In his mid-to early teens, Davidson rode Chicago’s ‘L’ Train by himself and took an interest in the diverse array of people that he would see on the trains.
In his seminal work, 'Subway,' Bruce Davidson investigated the controversial and dangerous New York City subway system during the 1980s. His pictures found a way to display humanity, real New York style and the diversity of the subcultures that frequented the NYC subway system on a daily basis.
The book was one of the biggest moments in a long career for Bruce Davidson. Some of my favorite shots from 'Subway' are in this gallery, and to see more of the Bruce Davidson collection, you can see a retrospective on his career at the Chris Beetles Fine Arts museum in New York until May 28th, 2011.
Bruce Davidson’s photography career began as a child, when his mother created a darkroom out of their basement and Davidson began to take photos. In his mid-to early teens, Davidson rode Chicago’s ‘L’ Train by himself and took an interest in the diverse array of people that he would see on the trains.
In his seminal work, 'Subway,' Bruce Davidson investigated the controversial and dangerous New York City subway system during the 1980s. His pictures found a way to display humanity, real New York style and the diversity of the subcultures that frequented the NYC subway system on a daily basis.
The book was one of the biggest moments in a long career for Bruce Davidson. Some of my favorite shots from 'Subway' are in this gallery, and to see more of the Bruce Davidson collection, you can see a retrospective on his career at the Chris Beetles Fine Arts museum in New York until May 28th, 2011.
Trend Themes
1. Real-life Street Style - The trend of capturing real-life street style can lead to the opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry by creating more authentic and relatable marketing campaigns.
2. Subculture Diversity - The trend of highlighting subculture diversity can lead to the opportunity for disruptive innovation in the entertainment industry by creating more authentic and diverse storytelling.
3. Legacy and Retrospectives - The trend of showcasing legacy and retrospectives can lead to the opportunity for disruptive innovation in the art world and the museum industry by creating more interactive and immersive exhibits.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Industry - The fashion industry can benefit from real-life street style by utilizing the trend to create more authentic and relatable marketing campaigns for their products.
2. Entertainment Industry - The entertainment industry can benefit from highlighting subculture diversity by creating authentic and diverse storytelling that reflects the society as a whole.
3. Art and Museum Industry - The art and museum industry can benefit from showcasing legacy and retrospectives by creating more interactive and immersive exhibits that engage and educate the viewers.
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