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Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Boston Street Style: Jules Aarons



Back in August on a Sunday morning, I had an early morning appointment on Harrison Ave. Normally, I would take the train to Back Bay and walk down to Harrison, but for no reason at all, I decide to change my routine by getting off at Broadway.

The day is in its infancy. I'm feeling cranky and knackered. I know that I need caffeine and sustenance. Thankfully, Sophia's Cafe on West Broadway is open. As I wait for my breakfast burrito, I notice about half a dozen black and white photos on the walls. Curious, I approach. Definitely, street photography style. Jules Aarons. Never heard of him.

A few taps on my Crackberry reveals that he was a physicist/engineer who developed a strong interest in photography. After seeing just a few of Mr. Aaron's pictures, I'm really intrigued. I'm not sure if he's still alive. But if he is, I'll try to meet him. I imagine it would be like meeting Willy Ronis (would love to have met him) or Boogie.

I believe that all three of the pictures above are taken in the North End. The Boston Public Library has a catalogue of his work for sale.

Hands down one of my favorite surprises in life is to discover a new photographer who refreshes my view of the world.
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 7, 2008 at 1:08 PM

    Great shots. There was a show at the decordova a while back this year. All photographers, I think these were there, along with a whole showing of Boston street photos from the same era. If I remember correctly, some of them may have just been discovered somewhere. I'm totally spacing but if I remember for sure, will pass on the info.

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  2. The WeakOctober 7, 2008 at 5:14 PM

    http://www.bu.edu/astronomy/people/aarons.html

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  3. The WeakOctober 7, 2008 at 5:16 PM

    Hi! I was stunned by those photos - they are amazing. Look here. . .

    http://www.bu.edu/astronomy/people/aarons.html

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  4. AnonymousOctober 21, 2008 at 6:57 PM

    these are really lovely, 'tini... I have restricted access at school, so I can't peruse BBC during the day - oh, the horror!

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  5. One Man's StyleFebruary 24, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    These shots are great...

    great blog by the way just found it tonight so going throught the archives!!!

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  6. AnonymousAugust 19, 2009 at 9:45 AM

    If anyone is interested in Jules Aarons' work, there is an exhibition coming up at the DeCordova Sculpture Park + Museum this fall of his photographs in Jewish neighborhoods, including many from the Boston area.

    http://decordova.org/art/exhibitions/upcoming/

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