Dotan Saguy
In a modern western culture where societal norms have rendered in-person contact and spontaneous generosity scarce, Venice Beach is one of the last places where these free spirited moments still occur frequently and between complete strangers. My project candidly documents unprompted magical moments happening on Venice Beach and the people...
In a modern western culture where societal norms have rendered in-person contact and spontaneous generosity scarce, Venice Beach is one of the last places where these free spirited moments still occur frequently and between complete strangers.
My project candidly documents unprompted magical moments happening on Venice Beach and the people who take part in them, from the buff Muscle Beach body builders to the frail intoxicated young transients living the bohemian lifestyle.
Today, as Venice Beach comes under attack by accelerating gentrification and corporate interests, I feel an urgency to create a body of work that documents this endangered culture and the threats it faces while it is still very much alive.
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Skateboarder shadow, Venice Skate Park
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Boy and Snake
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Muscle Beach Gym
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Freedom and the Bird
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Hippie Van
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Venice Gladiator
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Sneak Peek
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Good Company
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Venice Drum Circle
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Zip Liners at Sunset