Anthony Hernandez cut his teeth on street photography in Los Angeles during the early 1970s. The photographer would later veer into the more abstract, shooting conspicuous, derelict buildings and other forms of urban detritus.
Hernandez constantly switched up his medium—starting with 35 mm black-and-white film and finally working with large-format cameras. Despite the shifting platforms, Hernandez managed to produce a breadth of work unified by its aesthetic and subtle social commentary.
Now, for the first time ever, Hernandez’s entire portfolio will be exhibited in a retrospective at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art—from September 24, 2016 to January 1, 2017. The Angeleno’s 45-year career will be represented in 160 photographs, many of which never have been shown before. A comprehensive monograph has been published by D.A.P. in conjunction with the exhibition, featuring an introduction from award-winning photographer Robert Adams.
Below, you can find a selection of his images, which range from the gritty to the glamorous, previewing the book and gallery below. If interested, you can order a copy of the Hernandez monograph here. For more information on the SF MoMA exhibition, click here.
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