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Bruce Davidson
Playing stickball on 17th Street and 8th Avenue, 1959
"Playing stickball on 17th Street and 8th Avenue", 1959. © Bruce Davidson / Magnum Photos.
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Introduction
Captured in 1959 by the celebrated Magnum Photos photographer Bruce Davidson, the image is a fundamental cornerstone of his acclaimed "Brooklyn Gang" essay. The artwork transcends the mere documentary recording of a street game to become a visual metaphor for an entire generation and a specific urban ecosystem.
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