The Back Stories
NO PHOTOGRAPH EVER SPRUNG FROM THE ETHER. It came into existence at a specific location and moment in time in a fraction of a second. And that image has a unique story to tell as a silent visual sentinel that gives voice to a broader narrative.
This showcase, however, has a special multimedia gift: I’ve selected a few images from the exhibition to share their origin stories and illustrate how each is as distinct as a snowflake, with its own unique idiosyncrasies and worth within the larger historical record of the South Bronx and its people. I hope these short behind-the-scenes audible tableaux—taken from my notes and memories—help illuminate their context in both time and place, as well as my own as a collector of moments. — Edwin Pagán
Click play to hear the story behind the image you are viewing to learn more about it. Please use headphones to maximize your immersive experience, as well as the viewing comfort of the other visitors. Enjoy.
