Photographer David Armstrong may have passed away over the weekend, but he certainly left behind an enduring legacy. Born in Arlington, Massachusetts, Armstrong attended the prestigious Boston Museum School and Cooper Union. He received critical attention for his intimate portraits of handsome men. His work has been shown at the 1995 Whitney Biennial, Emotions and Relations at the Hamburger Kunsthalle, and appeared in French Vogue, L’Uomo Vogue, Arena Homme+, GQ, Self Service and Japanese Vogue. His book, 615 Jefferson Avenue gave us a unique glimpse into the eyes of some of the gorgeous men Armstrong photographed in his upstate farmhouse and turn-of-the-century row house in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. The photographer had been suffering from liver cancer and passed away in Los Angeles on October 26.
Images by David Armstrong/615 Jefferson Avenue
RIGay
Stunning. Breath taking. The work is extraordinary; very much on the level of Annie Leibowitz or Tom Weber. That… is photographic art!
Sammy Schlipshit
@RIGay:
Sorry, RIGay, I couldn’t disagree more. I don’t want to seem to be attacking you directly but hopefully my comments below will illuminate the conversation.
I understand one appreciating the handsome men but to my photographers eye those photos are really just in the ‘snapshot’ category.
Sure, they are pretty pictures but haven’t we all seen thousands very similar photos?
There is no drama there. The lighting serves little purpose. The posing is pedestrian.
I’m glad you see beauty in them. For you, that’s all that counts. Just wanted to put in my two cents worth.
salex
sammy,
and you did
Harley
@Sammy Schlipshit: Wow! Never knew there was so much to do and think about when taking pictures. I’m going to go burn all my pictures right now.
Sammy Schlipshit
@Harley:
Ignoring your sarcasm I suggest you keep your old photos, look at them with fresh eyes utilizing my observations so you can take more interesting photos going forward.
I am not against snapshots. I just don’t think they should be passed off as ‘art’.
Now, grab your camera and get busy.
pscheck2
I’ve seen much better photos of male beauty on other blogs! Most of these are of twinks, who, for the most part, look like ‘selfies!’ However, I am willing to concede to the adage: beauty is in the eye of the beholder! lol.
scotshot
@Sammy Schlipshit: You have no f*cking idea what you’re talking about. It’s clear you know nothing about the man or his work, and your criticism is incorrect and obviously uninformed.
Please, share with us a link so we may see your work which you claim is so superior that we may compare you together and draw our own conclusions. I’m sure we’ll find it humorous.
Now get busy and prove it.