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James Jowers (1939–2009) was an American street photographer. [1] Jowers began receiving training in photography and darkroom techniques while serving in the United States Army. While working the night shift as a porter at St. Luke's Hospital, he would spend his free time during the day roaming the streets of his Lower East Side neighborhood and the rest of Manhattan, capturing a gritty, funny, and idiosyncratic view of the city. [2]
Jowers' photographs were included as illustrations for articles in The New York Times and Forbes in the 1970s. [1] In 2007 and 2008, George Eastman Museum acquired the photographs and negatives he made between 1964 and 1980. [1]
Jowers' work is held in the following permanent public collection:
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James Jowers (1939–2009) was an American street photographer. [1] Jowers began receiving training in photography and darkroom techniques while serving in the United States Army. While working the night shift as a porter at St. Luke's Hospital, he would spend his free time during the day roaming the streets of his Lower East Side neighborhood and the rest of Manhattan, capturing a gritty, funny, and idiosyncratic view of the city. [2]
Jowers' photographs were included as illustrations for articles in The New York Times and Forbes in the 1970s. [1] In 2007 and 2008, George Eastman Museum acquired the photographs and negatives he made between 1964 and 1980. [1]
Jowers' work is held in the following permanent public collection: