Amateur Night, Apollo Theater, Harlem
Aaron Siskind’s "Amateur Night" captures Harlem’s energy through stark shadows & dynamic movement. A key piece of his abstract expressionist style, this 1937 photo is a powerful document.
Aaron Siskind (1903 - 1991)
Aaron Siskind (1903-1991) was an American photographer renowned for bridging documentary & abstract expressionism. Explore his iconic "Harlem Document" and innovative explorations of form, texture, and light.