A Review of Philip-Lorca diCorcia Exibition at the MoMa (Part 4)

Roy; ,In his twenties; Los Angeles, California; $ 50, From the Series Hustlers 1990-92

Roy; ,In his twenties; Los Angeles, California; $ 50, From the Series Hustlers 1990-92 . The fact that DiCorcia has labeled each portrait with the man’s name and age, the city they came from and the amount of money he was paid for the picture (from $20 to $50). The info speaks volumes, “ wow $50 for a male prostitute,“ was my first thought about this image. This image of the male prostitute who is fairly young is laying on a motel bed laying on his back with his head slightly off the bed while engaging the camera . Similar to the photo Tennille which portray the subject in a strong positive light. This image portrays the young man Not to provoke pity Or begs for sympathy but in a more playful scene . He portrays his subjects in a positive and attractive qualities.

The different Parts of this series can be found by clicking on the links : Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 , Part 4

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