SPOTLIGHTA Photography of GesturesA new book shows Shirley Baker’s documentary work from a different perspective, shedding light on her playful and tender street photography.Read More
SPOTLIGHT
A Photography of Gestures
A new book shows Shirley Baker’s documentary work from a different perspective, shedding light on her playful and tender street photography.
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