Here's some of Michael Eastman's work. I know Annie mentioned his work. 'Cuba' has always been my favorite series from him so I thought I'd share my favorite images from that series. To me, he uses decaying grand buildings to tell the story of Cuba's past, and how the space is currently being used to show where Cuba has gone since Castro. It's really pretty sad, but beautiful. There is still a sense of pride in the air (or should I say orgullo!...it just sounds better in spanish) that I think is evident in the images and also in the Cuban people. It is their history told in a beautiful way.
Thanks for posting Latasha! Eastman's work is so rich, colorful and speaks to a former time of gradeur that is fast crumbling, His work in the US is also quite wonderful, taking in the small towns and cities of the south and recording some of their former glory. I think in his US work, he overexposes somewhat which gives him the juicy colors he achieves!
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