Brooklyn Bridge and World Trade Center Towers. New York City, 1983

Thomas Hoepker vividly captures New York City’s complex spirit in all its many moods. A long-time resident, Hoepker’s images range from the early 60s through 9/11, and up to the present. With journalistic zeal and a keen eye for crucial details, Hoepker documents a true New York with its diverse inhabitants and the allure of its prominent landmarks and hidden, far-flung corners. His insightful photography conveys a vivid sense of the city’s physical landscape and also of its unique everyday interactions and intricate urban culture.