I visited New York City twice in the mid-1990s. Both of these two trips were one week each and I concentrated on visiting galleries and museums. The briefness of these short time periods set the limitations of my engagement with the city. In addition, I had no in-depth knowledge of New York, only the immediate recognition of certain features reinforced by received acquaintance with the city through well-known photographs, television programmes, and the films of mainstream cinema. To establish my bearings, I photographed specific subjects such as hot dog stands, the Stars and Stripes, yellow cab taxis, and landmark buildings. Much like the steam that rises from beneath the streets and makes its presence visible, the unexpected crept in between these ubiquitous subjects. My camera exposed odd corners that were both familiar and foreign. NYC is the known and unknown that can only ever be partially seen.

Published by Café Royal Books.  
Edited by Craig Atkinson.  
First Published 2025.  
Edition of 250.