The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

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Arthur Pollock has worked as a news photographer for over forty years and left an archive of thousands of images, reminiscent of harsh, but the artistic style popularized by the great Weegee in the 40s.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Many news photographers in droves around significant events, and their photographs often reflect a single vision, which does not stand the test of time. They are professional but predictable. Obviously, these are the norm in most news publications. But it is quite another thing – photos by Arthur Pollock. Major news events and small private moments in his bedroom preceded today's digital street photography. Over the decades, and they still seem fresh and relevant. If not for the signature, you might think that many of them made recently. In some cases, even before us a classic.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Beverly, Massachusetts, 1980.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Watermelon festival, Pardeeville, 1971.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Kennedy Avenue, Highland, 1976.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

The teachers ' strike, 1975.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Miss Nude America, Roslan, Indiana, 1975.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Working at the mill, Lowell, Massachusetts, 1977.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Democratic national Convention, Miami, 1972.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Downtown, Lowell, 1977.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

The driver of the truck, Hammond, 1975.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Whiting, 1975.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Bar, Lowell, 1978.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Hammond, 1975.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Lowell, 1978.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Builders, Lowell, 1978.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Flower shop, Madison, 1971.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

The prisoner transport, Leominster, 1980.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Polka, Burnham, 1975.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Bikers protest at city hall, Lowell, 1977.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Barber, Lynn, 1985.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Pizzeria, Chelmsford, 1978.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

City center, Hammond, 1975.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Pawtucket Boulevard, Lowell, 1980.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Donut shop, Syracuse, 1975.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Lowell, Massachusetts, 1977.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Internat, Syracuse, 1975.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Incinerator. Chicago, 1975.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Country singer Merle haggard backstage before the show. Madison, Wisconsin, 1972.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Dizzy Gillespie at the Monterey jazz festival in 1974.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

The disaster of the space Shuttle Challenger, 1986.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Exhibition of dogs.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Ethel Kennedy and black children in the camp.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Highland Park, Indiana, 1975.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Skater-singles and Nancy Kerrigan, US champion, two-time medalist in the winter Olympics, two-time world Championships medalist.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

John F. Kennedy Jr. and mother Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Boston, MA.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

Shooting at an overturned wagon in Boston in the late 1980s.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

The performance of Japanese dance troupe in Boston.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

The legendary baseball player Carl Yastrzhembsky greets fans on the day of his retirement.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

The firing of the gun, carnival practice, Mashpee, mA, 1991.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

The installer on the USS Constitution (USS Constitution, aka "old Ironsides"), the oldest sailing ship in the world from being afloat. Naval shipyard, Boston.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

The leading runners on the running track. Boston, 1977.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

The dinosaur in the air – an exhibit of the installations of the Museum of science in Boston.

The other America through the lens of Arthur Pollock

On a roller coaster. Boston, MA.

Keywords: 70s | 80s | USA | B/W | Black and white photography

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