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John Conn
Subway 43, Black & White Photo, NYC, 1970s, Limited Edition, Subway, Graffiti

1970s

$2,650
£1,989.27
€2,319.08
CA$3,752.94
A$3,763.31
CHF 2,177.28
MX$45,824.48
NOK 25,266.69
SEK 25,752.60
DKK 17,338.14

About the Item

Subway 43 by John Conn was originally photographed in New York City between 1975 and 1982. Each black and white photograph is signed and numbered. Edition of 15. It is a 20x30 image printed on 24x36 archival paper. This photograph is framed with a black frame. There is lots of graffiti on the train -- reminiscent of that period -- and a dark moody sky. In this series, Conn captured the graffiti and one of the most crime ridden periods in New York. According to one source “In the 1980s, over 250 felonies were committed every week in the system, making the New York subway the most dangerous mass transit system in the world.” One image captures an Irish Catholic Nun on the Subway reading about the assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II which took place on May 13 1981. Another captures a knife wielding arm through a subway window. This iconic Subway series shot is part of the permanent collection of The New York Historical Society and Hoboken Historical Museum. About John Conn John Conn got his start as a Marine Combat photographer, and later earned his BFA at the School of Visual Arts in New York. As a freelance photographer and writer, he has captured a range of subjects photojournalism delving into political and social issues, nature and landscapes, architecture, and underwater images. His work has appeared in: New York Times Sunday Magazine; Time/Life Books; IMAX Films; Village Voice; Human Rights Magazine; Shutterbug Magazine; Hasseleblad Magazine; American Photographer; RangeFinder Magazine; LensWork Magazine; Ocean Realm; Dive Travel Magazine; Picture Magazine; Discover Diving Magazine; Picture Magazine; Popular Photography; Nikon World; Black & White Photography; B&W Magazine; Studio Photography, to name a few. Starting in 1970, John traveled to South Africa capturing images of the people and social divide of Aparteid. Throughout his career John has captured images including homelessness, Subway violence, hospital and hospice care. In 2010, John Conn spent 45 days in Antarctica and Patagonia, traveling and hiking to capture the land and seascapes. He spent over 20 days journeying over 3,200 nautical miles in Antarctica before heading to Patagonia for the second part of his expedition. In 2014 John began a series of treks across the US photographing Americans, similar to what Robert Frank did in the late 1950’s. In 2015/16, he spent a month in Cuba photographing the people and surroundings.
  • Creator:
    John Conn (American)
  • Creation Year:
    1970s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Depth: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Riverdale, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU166216988402

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