A person with a large afro hairstyle feeds a baby from a bottle. Beside them, a vintage television shows a broadcast of Gerald Ford.

Jacob Holdt

Words: Institute For Eyes
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Date: 15 February 2010; Work
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We saw an exhibition by Danish photographer Jacob Holdt at Photographers gallery in London. With just 40 dollars in his pocket he toured America in 1970’s, documenting both spectrums of American society. His iconic images always create a real sense of empathy.

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