Ryan Weideman (born in 1941) is an North American photographer who, while driving a taxi in New York City, took photos of his passengers… He drove the taxi between1981 and 2016 and converted his unique and unusual photographs into a book he titled In My Taxi: New York After Hours, published in 1991. Additionally he also makes lithographic print-based art… I found the photographs brilliant and intriguing, reminding me of the New York of the early 80’s, the decadence, the glamour, but mostly the energy of life that one finds (or use to find) in New York between the hours of 5pm and 5am.
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Ryan Weideman (nacido en 1941) es un fotógrafo norteamericano que, mientras conducía un taxi en Nueva York, tomó fotos de sus pasajeros… Condujo el taxi entre 1981 y 2016 y convirtió sus fotografías, únicas e inusuales, en un libro titulado In My Taxi: New York After Hours, publicado en 1991. Además, también crea arte basado en impresiones litográficas… Encontré las fotografías brillantes e intrigantes, recordándome la Nueva York de principios de los 80, la decadencia, el glamour, pero sobre todo la energía de la vida que se encuentra (o se solía encontrar) en Nueva York entre las 5 p.m. y las 5 a.m.
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A compelling and evocative appreciation of Ryan Weideman’s work. You beautifully capture how his photographs go beyond documentation to embody the raw energy, glamour, and contradictions of New York’s after-hours life. The way you connect his images to the spirit of the early ’80s—its decadence and vitality—highlights why his work feels both intimate and historically significant. A thoughtful and engaging reflection.
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Thank you so much Sir! I am so glad this post has resonated with you and that you have written such a profound and clear analysis of my post. All the best to you!
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Love it. I’d not heard of Ryan Weideman before, but what a great idea he had, and so well executed. Some of these photos are truly superb. Thanks for sharing, and have a good day 🙂 Aiva xx
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Yes, it was definitely a brilliant idea and the photos are superb. I only posted a few but there are many more… Thank you so much Aiva and all the best!
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🥰🥰🥰
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