Arthur Tress, Flood Dream, Ocean City, N.J.

Arthur Tress’s Flood Dream

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.

Stephen Wilkes, Graffiti Wall, 1989, Archival Pigment Photograph

Stephen Wilkes’ Graffiti Wall

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.