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City Fossils

New York City is comprised of small businesses that reflect the local community and the American spirit. These businesses act like living artifacts, revealing archaic processes and idiosyncratic knowledge. In time, these businesses will slowly crumble and evaporate without an aire.

Awards

World Photo Annual

2024

Nominee

Film/Analog

Professional

City Fossils

New York City is comprised of small businesses that reflect the local community and the American spirit. These businesses act like living artifacts, revealing archaic processes and idiosyncratic knowledge. In time, these businesses will slowly crumble and evaporate without an aire.

About Artist

Alejandro Aguirre

Alejandro is a native to Denver, Colorado. He was a USPS rural carrier for 16 years, a US Green Beret, Barnes N Noble bookseller and does small stints as Mexican Santa Clause. His photography explores the medium to create insightful and emotionally driven work that is grounded in the everyday. He recently graduated from Parsons School of Design MFA photography department.

Alejandro Aguirre

Photographic Areas of Focus

Abstract, Fashion, Film & Alternative Process, Film/Analog, Fine Art, Landscapes, Nature, People, Photojournalism, Portrait, Still Life, Street, Travel

Location

United States of America

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