Leon Levinstein, 54th and 5th Ave., ca. 1954
Vintage gelatin silver, printed ca. 1954, 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.6 cm)
9889
Steven Kasher Gallery
And while we’re at it, we might as well do it right. We’re going on a trip to the past, because what are gloomy days if not for remembrance? One of the Met’s past photography Special Exhibitions features Leon Levinstein, one of “the unsung photographers of the twentieth century.” Despite existing in relative obscurity by choice (you won’t find a Wikipedia page on him), Levinstein’s works are part of museums’ collections such as MoMA, The Art Institute of Chicago, and the Met. He devoted his time to capturing candids and figure studies in New York City neighborhoods. If you’re a fan of Doisneau, Avedon, photography and life, don’t wait any longer to listen to this exquisite interview regarding his exhibition, “Hipsters, Hustlers, and Handball Players: Leon Levinstein’s New York Photographs 1950-1980.” Enjoy!