Teenagers were a recurring subject for Russian-born New York photojournalist Nina Leen, who, as one of the first female contract photographers for LIFE magazine, photographed now-nostalgic images like this one of fashionable hair-dos for young ladies in 1947. (At Daniel Cooney Fine Art in Chelsea through May 16th).
Nina Leen, Popular Teenage Shoulder length Hairstyles, 12 x 10” vintage gelatin silver print, 1947.
How much uniqueness is possible in uniform, corporate culture? Japanese artist Tomoko Sawada makes herself surprisingly malleable in photos that mimic job application ID photos. The master of disguise works wonders within narrow parameters…which one would you hire? (At Pace MacGill on 57th Street through April 25th).
Tomoko Sawada, Recruit/Grey, one hundred chromogenic prints hinged to board each image and paper, 2 x 1 5/8 inches mount, 27 3/8 x 23 ½ inches, 2006.
In the digital age, Alison Rossiter is an artist who still finds plenty to explore in the analogue photography world. Using expired photo papers (some of which date back to the 19th century), Rossiter pours or dips liquid developer on the papers, putting them together in austerely beautiful constructions like this one. (At Chelsea’s Yossi Milo Gallery through April 4th).
Alison Rossiter, From the series Splits, Haloid Military, expired October 1957, processed 2015 (#3), four gelatin silver prints, 24” x 20” each element, unique.
Known for stunning backlit photos of bawling kids and anthropomorphized animals, New York/LA photographer Jill Greenberg takes a departure with her latest photos of paintings she’s made just for the camera. Like a painting, each image is unique and perfectly captures the lush possibilities of her material. (At Chelsea’s ClampArt through March 28th)
Jill Greenberg, ‘140814 Painting 58016,’ unique archival pigment print, 58 x 77 inches, 2014.
Esko Mannikko, Untitled, from the series Organized Freedom, archival pigment print in artist’s frame, 37 x 53 inches, 2012.
