Silent and Still
Michael Waite has made black and white darkroom prints from vintage negatives that date from early to mid 20th century and various parts of the world. They are purchased from second hand dealers and usually come with little to no information as to the subject, the photographer or the reason for their making.
Michael only buys those that he feels an emotional response to. Generally these are photos that give a sense of people as being defined by their culture and era. "It makes me wonder how much choice people have in determining...
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