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South Bronx during the 80s and 90s by Ricky Flores
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Social documentary Sep 28, 2009 at 02:48
Having grown up in the South Bronx during the 80s, Ricky Flores began to photograph his life in the city.  His images are partly candid friend images and partly of the wider Puerto Rican community at a vibrant time in South Bronx history. Many of the people featured in these early photographs have since lost their lives to drugs, AIDS and senseless violent crimes. Ricky's photographs offer incredible insight into the lives of those in the South Bronx during what he claims is the was the systematic destruction of an entire community. Amazing images.

Since then Ficky Flores has gone on to be a leading photojournalist with works published in  the Village Voice and the New York Times. He currently works for The Journal news and sits on the advisory board of En FOco Inc (a non - profit organisation the seeks to promote cultual diversit in photography)

To the right of this post is a small collection of images from his South Bronx collection and for more please visit his flickr photostream: Rigglord.


Posted By: Luke Lucas
Tags: Photography, 80s, Documentary, 90s, Good Times


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That time and place looked like loads of fun until I read the bit about pretty much everyone in those shots died violently or from drugs or AIDS. Massive downer. Great shots though.

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 02:48:10 PM

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there was amazing period to feel the time wrap

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 03:29:04 PM

True Respect
THese are awesome! Truely incredible! (great avatar kombizz!)

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:50:33 AM

True Senior Member
Great photographer!! I guess He loves B&W.

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:56:22 AM

True Senior Member
Coolios.

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:05:35 PM

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Great photos. But yeah, I imagine there was some real grimey shit going on behind the scenes in these communities back in the early 80s.

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 02:34:04 PM


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