John Conn Figurative Photography
American
John Conn got his start as a Marine Combat photographer, and later earned his BFA at the School of Visual Arts in New York. His work has appeared in: New York Times Sunday Magazine; Time/Life Books; IMAX Films; LensWork Magazine to name a few. His iconic Subway series shot between 1970 and 1982 in New York City is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of the City of New York, The New York Historical Society and Hoboken Historical Museum.
In 2010, John Conn spent 45 days in Antarctica and Patagonia, traveling and hiking to capture the land and seascapes. He spent over 20 days journeying over 3,200 nautical miles in Antarctica before heading to Patagonia for the second part of his expedition. In 2014 John began a series of treks across the US photographing Americans, similar to what Robert Frank did in the late 1950’s. In 2015/16, he spent a month in Cuba photographing the people and city.to
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Artist: John Conn
Subway 36, Black
White, Limited Edition Photograph, NYC, 1981, Unframed, Kid
By John Conn
Located in Riverdale, NY
John Conn’s New York City Subway limited edition fine art photographs were originally taken between 1975 and 1982. Each black and white photograph is signed and numbered. Edition of 20. The image is 10.5 x 14.5 printed on 13 x 19 archival paper. This is unframed.
In this series, Conn captured the graffiti and one of the most crime ridden periods in New York. According to one source “In the 1980s, over 250 felonies were committed every week in the system, making the New York subway the most dangerous mass transit system in the world.” One image captures an Irish Catholic...
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1980s American Realist John Conn Figurative Photography
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Hoboken 55, Black
White Photo, New Jersey, 1976, Limited Edition, School, Band
By John Conn
Located in Riverdale, NY
Elisa Contemporary Art is proud to present John Conn’s Hoboken New Jersey photographs. These limited edition fine art photographs were originally taken in 1976. Each black and white photograph is signed and numbered. Edition of 10. 15x15 image printed on archival paper. Dark Framed to 21 x 21. This image portrays a teenage, high school band member in his uniform.
This iconic photographs by John Conn are part of the permanent collection of The New York Historical Society and Hoboken Historical Museum.
About John Conn
John Conn got his start as a Marine Combat photographer, and later earned his BFA at the School of Visual Arts in New York.
As a freelance photographer and writer, he has captured a range of subjects photojournalism delving into political and social issues, nature and landscapes, architecture, and underwater images. His work has appeared in: New York Times Sunday Magazine; Time/Life Books; IMAX Films; Village Voice; Human Rights Magazine; Shutterbug Magazine; Hasseleblad Magazine; American Photographer; RangeFinder Magazine; LensWork Magazine; Ocean Realm; Dive Travel Magazine; Picture Magazine...
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