JEAN-PIERRE LAFFONT – NEW YORK NOIR
2024-11-04“When I arrived as a young Frenchman in 1964, New York City was chaotic, dirty, gritty, loud and dangerous, but it was also attractive, provocative, brave, enchanting, joyous and free. “New York Noir” is inspired by the 1940 Film Noir. It is filled with a sense of danger, it is violent and upbeat, simple and timeless like my New York.
Everything seemed possible and vibrant. I hated it one day and loved it the next. I responded to the city with my heart and never stopped capturing the monumental mess that it is and the exhilaration it provokes.
All my wildest dreams came true in New York, and I hope my photos captured a city that I viewed critically but affectionally and to which I bear an immense gratitude.”
Jean-Pierre Laffont
Exhibition runs through to November 11th, 2024
Leica Gallery Los Angeles
8783 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles
CA 90048
