Alain Levitt's photobook, Everybody's Guilty, No One's to Blame, showcases the dynamic culture of 2000s New York. It presents a collage of graffiti, skateboarding, art, and music, reflecting a rich social tapestry. Levitt's photographs depict a range of personalities, from celebrities to everyday individuals, all captured in authentic moments. He shares his journey from LA to New York, where photography helped him connect socially and express himself. The narrative emphasizes a sense of freedom and spontaneity prevalent in that era, illustrated through his loose, energetic snapshots.
"You know how you hear how people with social anxiety like to smoke because they need to do something with their hands? That's like me with photography," Levitt says over the phone. "Having a camera didn't just give me a reason to be where I was, but it made it easier for me to be in social situations - it pretty much started because I was uncomfortable."
"The beauty of the time back then was this freedom that everyone seemed to have," he says. "As the day progressed, you'd pick up people along the way - by the time the sun was starting to go down, you could have 10 or 15 people moving in a pack, inevitably making their way towards Max Fish."
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