ITEM # 143

Photograph by Henry Chalfant, James Prigoff, & Lee Quinones (3)

Image Title: The Lion Unchained

Paper Dimensions (H x W): 16 x 20

Image Dimensions (H x W): 11 1/2 x 17 7/8

Year Created: Original version 1980, refurbished in 1982

Signed Limited Edition Series 36/100 with Lee Quinones inscription

Image Description:
The Lion Unchained, 1982, Whole Handball Court, Jr Highschool Corlears #56 Lower East Side NYC.

Henry Chalfant reflection: "The Lion, the life force of art, throws off the chains of bondage and death."

Photographer's Bio: Henry Chalfant is best known for his photography and film documenting urban youth culture. His photographs of New York's subway paintings record hundreds of ephemeral art works that have long since vanished. He co-authored the definitive account of New York graffiti art, Subway Art and a sequel on the art form's world-wide diffusion, Spraycan Art. Chalfant co-produced the renowned PBS documentary, Style Wars, about graffiti and hip hop culture. He co-directed with Rita Fecher Flyin' Cut Sleeves, a portrayal of Bronx street gang presidents and his film From Mambo to Hip Hop was featured in the Latino Public Broadcasting series, Voces in 2006-2007, and won an Alma Award for Best Documentary.