"BRUCE GILDEN. HAITI – DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES". Collectif. Editions Robert B. Menschel Photography Gallery, Syracuse. 1997. Grand in-8 carré, couverture souple cartonnée photo, 2 agrafes. Non paginé (24p). Texte en anglais de Jeffrey Hoone, illustré de 22 reproductions photographiques noir & blanc, hors texte, par Bruce Gilden. Ouvrage réalisé dans le cadre l'exposition éponyme à la Robert B. Menschel Photography Gallery, Syracuse du 16 Janvier au 15 Mars 1997.

 

"… "Life without risks is a life without rewards" is a mantra that carries Gilden from moment to moment and informs his photographs with an abominable curiosity. In his photographs life is not structured, peaceful, or contemplative, it's raw, quick, and chaotic. It's a dangerous place for the meek, the indecisive, or the uninformed. Just like the scene in the bar you have to be prepared to respond to every situation, have an answer to every question, and be quick on your feet. If the man in the bar had responded to Gilden's criticism Gilden would have pounced with facts and emotions stored from years of consuming the sports pages of the New York Post. The guy wouldn't have had a chance, but in the end Gilden's persuasive charm would probably have won the guy over, or at least had him talking to himself…" Jeffrey Hoone.

 

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