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New York Citys monuments and statues from the vantage point of renowned photographer Louis Mendes. A view of what many New Yorkers take for granted and what visitors cross oceans to experience. This collection celebrates the citys architectural and cultural treasures through joyous street scenes that capture its genuine spirit.
Featured are images of Wilbert Tatum, Rev. Al Sharpton, Don King, and Little Anthony and the Imperials. Louis Mendes, known for his Speed Graphic camera and distinctive style, has documented revelers, graduates, and lovers across New York and beyond for over fifty years.
His work has appeared in publications including BW Magazine July 2009, and he has been profiled by journalists such as David Gonzalez The New York Times 1995 and 2010 and Kerri MacDonald NYT Lens Blog He Kept His Speed Graphic 2010. Mendes is also featured in One Hundred Jobs by Ron Howell photographs by Ozier Muhammad 2000, Photographic Lighting Simplified by Susan McCartney 2003, and Coney Island by Harvey Stein 1998. He resides in New York City and has two daughters.