Barbara Crane: Private Views

Set against the backdrop of Chicago's summer festivals in the early 1980s, the book captures the vibrant essence of public celebrations through tightly cropped photographs. Barbara Crane's use of a Super Speed Graphic camera and Polaroid film allows her to intimately document the lively details of clothing, hairstyles, and gestures. The immediacy of Polaroid photography enhances the dynamic energy of the scenes, creating a mesmerizing collection that reflects the public expression of euphoria rather than specific events or personalities.