New York Now: The Raymond Germann Photograph Collection

The Library has recently acquired the Raymond Germann Photograph Collection, a great addition to our collection of documentary photography of contemporary New York City. With over 300 images of NYC from 1978 to 2015, the collection captures views of the ever-evolving cityscape and examines the intersection of architecture and street life.

Below is a selection of Germann’s photos that highlight the geometry of the built environment. The focus on lines, curves, shadows, and repeating patterns provides a different perspective on familiar places, allowing us to see the city in a new way.

20150810_155849 — **White wall with symbols, Houston Street, 2012**

20150810_154825 — **Outdoor dining area with umbrellas, Battery Park, 2014**

20150810_155230 — **Oval shape with staircase, Washington Street, lower Manhattan, 1983**

20150810_154029 — **Viaduct, 12th Avenue at 125th Street, 2009**

20150810_160334 — **Ice floats, Hudson River near 42nd Street, 2003**

20150810_160101 — **Lincoln Center Plaza, 2011**

20150810_160826 — **Louis Vitton Store, 57th Street and 5th Avenue, 2011**

Kaleidoscope painting on wall Houston Street 2012 — **Kaleidoscope painting on wall, Houston Street, 2012**

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