Welcome back to Frame by Frame — our summer series that invites you to look…
In the evolving canon of 20th-century photography, few stories feel as electrifying as the rediscovery of Kali—the artistic persona of California photographer Joan Archibald. Active during the late 1960s and early 1970s in Southern California, Kali produced a vivid and deeply idiosyncratic body of work that remained largely unseen for decades.
Among the most memorable images from The Dream Collector is the photograph titled Flood Dream, Ocean City, NJ. It depicts a boy clinging to the roof of a dilapidated home that has washed ashore. The sea has seemingly receded, leaving the structure stranded on a barren, watery plain, while a distant ship looms on the horizon.
JUNE 7 – AUGUST 9, 2025
In 1989, Wilkes received the assignment to photograph Michael Jordan for Nike, and being a big fan, Wilkes recalls the opportunity as a highlight shaping the early years in his career. The resulting photograph titled Graffiti Wall captures a moment of dynamic visual contrast, blending iconic street art with the larger-than-life presence of the legendary basketball player, Michael Jordan.
