Art Shay

JFK in Profile, 1960 - Color Photograph Matted and Framed

circa 2010

Richard Nixon, with his hands in the air waving his iconic "V" for victory, is shown here on the campaign trail during the 1968 presidential election. The photograph was taken on Chicago's famed LaSalle Street with the Board of Trade in the background. Art Shay The Nixons on LaSalle Street, 1968 archival pigment print 22h x 17w in 55.88h x 43.18w cm “Art Shay’s photography shakes you up, sets you down gently, pats you on the head and then kicks you in the ass.” Roger Ebert “[Shay’s work] ranks with some of the greats of the 20th century.” Ellen and Richard Sandor, Renowned photo collectors “I’ve admired Art Shay’s work for almost forty years, and he keeps getting better. He can do anything with a camera, but what he mostly does is capture real moments and transform them into visual poetry. His work continues to be an inspiration to me.” William Friedkin, Director of French Connection “Art Shay is one of our finest photographers. His work over the past fifty years has artfully captured the beauty, humor, and pathos of America.” Studs Terkel “Art Shay is one of the best photojournalists I know. I’ve been a fan of his work since the early 1950s - before the launch of playboy magazine.” Hugh Hefner “Algren, Terkel, Royko, they gave us a voice. Art Shay gave us a face.” Tony Fitzpatrick, Chicago Artist “Art Shay is America’s Cartier-Bresson.” Thomas Dyja, author of The Third Coast “Chicago’s Art Shay in many ways is to American photography what Nelson Algren...

This photograph features John F Kennedy sitting on the back of a convertible with US Representative George McGovern in what at first glance appears to be a parade route in South Dako...

A hush seems to hover over the frame, as if the cold air itself is holding its breath. In the foreground, coach Lombardi in a rumpled sideline hat leans in, his glasses catching a fa...

Poised to win his 2nd Green Jacket, Arnold Palmer is on the 18th hole with a one shot lead in this vintage photograph by Art Shay. The photo is mounted to board and signed on the b...

Color portrait of JFK nb_118v2 – A rare color portrait of JFK. Image size is 16" x 16" (for 17" x 22" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahne...

Color portrait of JFK nb_118v2 – A rare color portrait of JFK. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order in limited editions on Hahne...

Color portrait of JFK nb_118 – A rare Color portrait of JFK. Image size is 10" x 10" (for 11" x 17" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order...

Color portrait of JFK nb_118 – A rare Color portrait of JFK. Image size is 22" x 22" (for 24" x 36" paper size). All Mark Shaw prints are made to order...