Patti Smith, Bowery, NYC, 1976

The grain on this print is so fine that the texture of the sidewalk almost feels tangible, and her expression reads as both weary and defiant. It's the kind of candid shot that makes you stop and stare every time you walk past it on the wall.

This print perfectly captures that gritty, candid energy of 1970s New York. The contrast in the black-and-white photo makes the Bowery street scene really come alive. I’m so glad I picked this up to remember that era.