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(Video by Dallas Athent & Sean Alday)
Not only in greater Bushwick area is Rafael Fuchs known for photographing everyone, from locals to famous faces in the mags; everywhere, from streets to his studio. For Bushwick Open Studios, Fuchs pulled images from past to present, many of which were never seen before. Showing his work in his own gallery, Fuchs Projects at 56 Bogart St, he took the time to curate prints from various eras, grouping them together in a way that makes you say “Dayum! This dude has done A LOT.” Although it’s not a retrospect, it becomes a show within a show, with each crew of photos creating their own vision.
When you walk in, one wall has an immediate blast of vibrant portraits of peeps such as Patty Hearst and Malcom McLaren, taken from Fuchs’ days in the city some odd 30 years back (and yes we’re picturing some cray-cray parties and some dope clothes). Another group of photos exhibits vintage-inspired images, spanning over various eras, some of regular people, some of more celebrities, but many stunning in their use of light and shadow. As you move from set to set, you just don’t know what Fuchs is gonna bring next. Bring it on Fuchs!!
