"The exhibition features photographs that transport viewers through time, showcasing everything from children on fairground rides to a dog with a dead pigeon, encapsulating the chaotic essence of urban life."
"Ray Potes, the founder of Hamburger Eyes, has been instrumental in various photo projects, including the zine Celly Brain, which pre-dated Instagram by offering an online cellphone photo portal."
"The show at the San Francisco Public Library's Jewett Gallery highlights the work of 83 photographers, celebrating the unfiltered aesthetic that has defined Hamburger Eyes over the past 25 years."
"Curator Ray Potes, alongside Megan Merritt, has embraced curious juxtapositions in the exhibition, such as a photo of an aging man with stick and poke tattoos, reflecting the diverse narratives captured in Hamburger Eyes."
Hamburger Eyes, a fanzine founded by Ray Potes in 2003, has been pivotal in documenting the realities of Bay Area life through street photography. The San Francisco Public Library's Jewett Gallery is currently exhibiting works from 83 photographers featured in Hamburger Eyes, showcasing a range of images from the early '80s to the present. The exhibition, titled The Continuing Story Of Life On Earth: 25 Years of Hamburger Eyes, reflects the chaotic and diverse nature of urban life, emphasizing curious juxtapositions in its presentation.
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