BILL CUNNINGHAM

New York Photographer

Bill Cunningham is famous in New York City.

Famous because he captures what he sees as he sees it. People in the street.
He is connected to pop culture. He is connected to the fashion industry.
Cunningham is an enigma in terms of the possibility that exists in street photography.
Especially in a bustling metropolis such as New York, New York.
The film documentary Bill Cunningham New York explores his intriguing life.

FILM RESPONSE:
Watch the film, Bill Cunningham New York, with critical consciousness. (I.e., PAY ATTENTION! )
What does photography mean to Bill Cunningham?
What does Bill Cunninghams photography mean to New York?
How does popular culture and art relate to photography?
How does Cunninghams photography capture/speak about society?
How would you characterize Cunninghams life as a photographer?
What else did you find compelling about his life?

FROM MY PERSPECTIVE PORTFOLIO

After watching the film, create a portfolio that says something about our society. Perhaps you
want to communicate something about the culture of our building. You can choose to focus on
a social issue such as health or recycling or fashion. This portfolio needs to communicate a
specific message about art, pop culture, or society through your photographs. Integrate words
into your piece either visually or through the inclusion of audio.