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For the first time in nearly 80 years, legendary early twentieth century photographer Alfred Stieglitz’s iconic New York City photographs will be displayed together as part of a new exhibition Alfred Stieglitz New York at Seaport Museum New York in Manhattan.  The exhibition opens September 15, 2010 and runs through January 10, 2011.

Stieglitz – a central figure in the history of photography and modern art and husband of artist Georgia O’Keeffe – lived in New York City for most of his life and chronicled its dramatic transformation into this metropolis of skyscrapers, subways and electric lights.  He was, in effect, the first New York City street photographer – shooting from the sidewalks from 1893-1930!

To coincide with Alfred Stieglitz New York, I produced EVERYBODY STREET, a film with with noted filmmaker, photographer and good friend Cheryl Dunn. EVERYBODY STREET is a groundbreaking film that delivers an intimate portrait of some of the most important New York photographers to emerge since the 1930’s. The compilation includes interviews, photographs, and candid footage of the artists, discussing their lifelong dedication to New York as their photographic subject. Subjects include the legendary Bruce Davidson, Rebecca Lepkoff, Mary Ellen Mark, Martha Cooper, Jamel Shabazz, Ricky Powell, Clayton Patterson, Bruce Gilden, Luc Sante, Tim Barber, and Bonnie Yochelson. EVERYBODY STREET documents a range of shooters who share the same passion for New York.

Stieglitz essentially gave birth to the concept of street photography over 100 years ago.  While each shooter has a distinct point of view, examining the red thread that links hip hop and graffiti photographers, legends like Davidson and Lepkoff, and Alfred Stieglitz has been completely fascinating.  Brilliant work by Cheryl Dunn. The film was critically acclaimed by the New Yorker and received a one-week online screening on the New Yorker website. Check out the show site HERE.