Paul Cooklin Black and White Photography

Art Shay Brooklyn: Sisters, 1952 silver gelatin print 24.25 x 20.25 framed ASY103 Art Shay photographed the community of Brooklyn, IL for Ebony Magazine, 1952. These photographs are the result of that experience. Brooklyn (popularly known as Lovejoy), is a village in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. Located two miles north of East St. Louis, Illinois and three miles northeast of downtown St. Louis, Missouri, it is the oldest town incorporated by African Americans in the United States. It was founded by freed and fugitive slaves from St. Louis, led by "Mother" Priscilla Baltimore in the period of 1829 to 1839. Its motto is "Founded by Chance, Sustained by Courage". “Art Shay’s photography shakes you up, sets you down gently, pats you on the head and then kicks you in the ass.” Roger Ebert “[Shay’s work] ranks with some of the greats of the 20th century.” Ellen & Richard Sandor, Renowned photo collectors “I’ve admired Art Shay’s work for almost forty years, and he keeps getting better. He can do anything with a camera, but what he mostly does is capture real moments and transform them into visual poetry. His work continues to be an inspiration to me.” William Friedkin, Director of French Connection “Art Shay is one of our finest photographers. His work over the past fifty years has artfully captured the beauty, humor, and pathos of America.” Studs Terkel “Art Shay is one of the best photojournalists I know. I’ve been a fan of his work since the early 1950s - before the launch of playboy magazine.” Hugh Hefner Algren, Terkel, Royko, they gave us a voice. Art Shay gave us a face.” Tony Fitzpatrick, Chicago Artist “Art Shay is America’s Cartier-Bresson.” Thomas Dyja, author of The Third Coast “Chicago’s Art Shay in many ways is to American photography what Nelson Algren was to American writing: that rare and absolutely necessary citizen who’s blessed with a cold eye, a clear head, and a warm heart. What is it about Chicago that keeps giving us men like this?” Russell Banks, Novelist “The best images of Simone de Beauvoir and her times have been passed down to us by Henri Cartier-Bresson, Gisele Freund, Robert Doisneau, Georges Brassai, and in America, the Chicago-based Art Shay, all world-class photographers.” Christophe Loviny, Art Editor, Paris “Art Shay is the best photo-journalist Chicago ever produced.” Arthur Siegel...

Art Shay Brooklyn: Crossing the Street, 1952 silver gelatin print 24.25 x 20.25 framed ASY095 Art Shay photographed the community of Brooklyn, IL for Ebony Magazine, 1952. These ph...

Gelatin silver print Signed and numbered 11 x 14 inches (Edition of 20) 16 x 20 inches (Edition of 10) From the series, "Shoot the Arrow: A Portrait of The World Famous *BOB*" Thi...

Golden Gate Study 14, CA, USA - no. 11634 © Gerald Berghammer - Limited Edition 2/20. Silver Gelatin Prints, Selenium Toned, Printed 2017. Signed, numbered, dated by Artis. Handmad...

“Art Shay’s photography shakes you up, sets you down gently, pats you on the head and then kicks you in the ass.” Roger Ebert “[Shay’s work] ranks with some of the greats of the 20...

Rondal Partridge Silver Gelatin Estate Print Embossed Imogen Cunningham signature on mat, labeled on verso. Dry mounted outer dimensions 16x20"

Thomas L. McCartney was born in Grove City, PA in 1938. He began his career in Veterinary Medicine and later became interested in photography. Originally involved in wildlife photogr...

“Art Shay’s photography shakes you up, sets you down gently, pats you on the head and then kicks you in the ass.” Roger Ebert “[Shay’s work] ranks with some of the greats of the 20...

Famed Mayberry Sheriff Andy Taylor, (AKA, Andy Griffith) is show here in uniform enjoying a train ride. The photograph was taken by Art Shay in Nashvill...

The Scent of Mystery was a 1960 movie with a new gimmick. “Smell-o-Vision” made the miracle possible with a machine that would release scents such as fresh-baked bread, perfume and ...

Rodeo Cowboy (B&W) 2018 ARCHIVAL PIGMENT PRINT Unframed Sizes: 45 x 30 in (114.3 x 76.2 cm) - Edition of 8 + 2 AP (Artist Proofs) 60 x 40 in (152.4 x 101.6 cm) - Edition of 10 + 2 A...

Art Shay Brooklyn: Brothers, 1952 silver gelatin print 24.25 x 20.25 framed ASY104 Art Shay photographed the community of Brooklyn, IL for Ebony Magazine, 1952. These photographs a...