Why are the pictures out of focus? Is this what makes them art?
There are no restrictions in photographing in NYC Subways.
What a great idea, I can't wait to see the show. Did you have to obtain consent forms from the people you shot?
You are entirely correct, Kunekos. I regret the error.
The subway photo ban was proposed but never passed. As this article explains, the NYPD said it didn't need the ban because it could police suspicious activity without it. Mr. Goldberg's work apparently struck them as suspicious—which brings up a whole new set of questions.
I have edited the question and Mr. Goldberg's response to correct for the error, which was all mine. Ultimately, that part of the question was irrelevant with respect to this project. Goldberg shot these stills in 2003, before the photo restrictions were proposed.
I had a cop try to take my camera for shooting in the subway.
i was also wondering about gaining consent.
when i lived in new york, one of my favourite things was watching people miss the train (besides me). it seemed a very equalizing force, as is the subway in general. a smartly-dressed businessman at the Wall St stop might mutter or yell out "FUCK!" as the train swept away -- just like i might, just like a kid might.
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