Crack Crack

CANDACE + TODD

Canadian photographer Tony Fouhse's latest exhibition at the Galerie La Petite Mort is really interesting. For this showcase, he gives us a first-hand perspective on a subject that is all-to-familiar to us in the U.S. - The Crack Addict. The showcase is a collection of photographs taken on a well-known street corner in Mr. Fouhse's hometown of Ottowa. The photos are both haunting and compelling, raising questions about the ethical boundaries of art. Some challenge the notion of creating art out of human suffering. They argue that making a commodity out of those overcoming adversity is morally objectionable, if not absolutely wrong. Others, like Mr. Fouhse, contend that their work is merely highlighting something real, something that is happening everyday. In his interview with the NYTimes, he says that he works With the addicts, and they are definitely a part of the process. They often offer suggestions for posing and some much needed Street Cred.


Either way, these collection of photos are definitely interesting, which Mr. Fouhse says is he only goal. Have a look..

YVON

JESSICA + MELISSA

CHANTAL

ROSE

If you have some extra time, check out the New York Times article on Mr. Fouhse's exhibition. There are more images there and some input from the artist himself.