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galleryGalleryShowcasing new art.2NA=1154&NC=31263&DI=4098&PS=59635&PI=7315galleryfalsefalsespacernotembeddedgallery125th and LexCamilo Jose VergarafalseThe most complicated, disturbing, and lively intersection in New York City. A photo essay.no125th and LexA photo essay about the most complicated, disturbing, and lively intersection in New York City.noThe intersection of East 125th Street and Lexington Avenue is not picturesque Harlem. It is not the Harlem where tourists go to get their picture taken. It is not the Harlem where neighbors put out their chairs on the sidewalk and talk with each other. The intersection is where the old-style ghetto lingers on, where people who are not doing well come together. I document urban places across America where mostly poor strangers cross paths, but none is as complex as this intersection in New York.falsenotochyperlinkno2009123100250AMThursdayDecDecember1012/3/2009 3:02:50 PM6339543137000000002009123100250AMThursdayDecDecember1012/3/2009 3:02:50 PM633954313700000000galleryThe Last Picture ShowCamilo Jose VergarafalseThe surprising beauty of portraits on gravestones.noThe Last Picture ShowThe surprising beauty of portraits on gravestones.noWhen I visit urban cemeteries, I always document the photographs and relief portraits on gravestones.  Portraits of the deceased add more of a personal touch to headstones than traditional funerary symbols such as crosses, resurrection angels, or stars of David. Images of the deceased on gravestones show the passage of time and exposure to the elements.  Photographs fade, carvings are worn by the harsh weather, and some portraits are even vandalized.falsenotochyperlinkno2009103070817AMFridayOctOctober710/30/2009 11:08:17 AM6339248329700000002009103070817AMFridayOctOctober710/30/2009 11:08:17 AM633924832970000000galleryIron Bars and Razor WireCamilo Jose VergarafalseThe forbidding, prisonlike architecture of ghetto day care centers.noIron Bars and Razor WireWhy do ghetto day care centers look like prisons?noIn poor urban communities, day care centers present themselves as places where "miracles" occur, as places where minority children are given "tender loving care" and can experience "love in action" in an otherwise hard world.falsenotochyperlinkno200910865547AMThursdayOctOctober610/8/2009 10:55:47 AM633905817470000000200910865547AMThursdayOctOctober610/8/2009 10:55:47 AM633905817470000000galleryRamadan Around the WorldThe Muslim holy month in photographs.noRamadan Around the WorldPhotographs of Ramadan around the world.noThis year Ramadan continues until Sept. 19 and for some Muslims began on Aug. 21. (As Slate explained in 2001, the exact dates vary from country to country and even from mosque to mosque.) During Ramadan, Muslims abstain from food and drink during daylight hours.falsenotochyperlinkno2009916123629PMWednesdaySepSeptember129/16/2009 4:36:29 PM6338870138900000002009916123629PMWednesdaySepSeptember129/16/2009 4:36:29 PM633887013890000000galleryTiny TowersCamilo Jose VergarafalseThe World Trade Center appeared in my photographs, but in the distance.noTiny TowersThe World Trade Center appeared in my photographs, but in the distance.noI used to catch sight of the towers of the World Trade Center when driving north along the New Jersey Turnpike, approaching Elizabeth, a clear sign that home was near. I spotted them from the wildlife refuge in Jamaica Bay, Queens, and from struggling neighborhoods in the Bronx. When I photographed New York City as it appeared from Jersey City, the rational geometry of the towers contrasted with the expressways, factories, railroads, and cemeteries in the foreground. From Crown Heights in Brooklyn, the Twin Towers played second fiddle to the Williamsburg Savings Bank and its gigantic clock.falsenotochyperlinkno200991070139AMThursdaySepSeptember79/10/2009 11:01:39 AM633881628990000000200991070139AMThursdaySepSeptember79/10/2009 11:01:39 AM633881628990000000200311445858PMTuesdayJanJanuary161/14/2003 9:58:58 PM631781603380000000200311445858PMTuesdayJanJanuary161/14/2003 9:58:58 PM631781603380000000falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsetrue20025642450PMMondayMayMay165/6/2002 8:24:50 PM63156299090000000020025642450PMMondayMayMay165/6/2002 8:24:50 PM631562990900000000More photos from Toby YoungMore photos from Toby Young. Click here to read his Diary. spacer205150Jeff Rayner "paps" James Bond emerging from Rite AidJeff Rayner "paps" James Bond emerging from Rite AidApril 23, 2004false1/123125/122985/2093713/2098958/2098959/040423_Jeff1.jpghttp://img.slate.msn.com/mediayesStandardImage1/123125/122985/2093713/2098958/2098959/040423_Jeff1.jpg20515011http://img.slate.com/mediafalseJeff Rayner "paps" James Bond emerging from Rite AidJeff Rayner "paps" James Bond emerging from Rite Aid200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438970644076200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438970644076200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438970644076P false200442331608PMFridayAprApril154/23/2004 7:16:08 PM632183301680000000200442331608PMFridayAprApril154/23/2004 7:16:08 PM632183301680000000 spacer205150Jeff "hoses down" Bond againJeff "hoses down" Bond againApril 23, 2004false1/123125/122985/2093713/2098958/2098959/040423_Jeff2.jpghttp://img.slate.msn.com/mediayesStandardImage1/123125/122985/2093713/2098958/2098959/040423_Jeff2.jpg20515011http://img.slate.com/mediafalseJeff "hoses down" Bond againJeff "hoses down" Bond again200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438970800326200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438970800326200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438970800326P false200442331633PMFridayAprApril154/23/2004 7:16:33 PM632183301930000000200442331633PMFridayAprApril154/23/2004 7:16:33 PM632183301930000000 spacer205150The best restaurant chain in L.A.The best restaurant chain in L.A.April 22, 2004false1/123125/122985/2093713/2098958/2098959/040422_Cheesecake.jpghttp://img.slate.msn.com/mediayesStandardImage1/123125/122985/2093713/2098958/2098959/040422_Cheesecake.jpg20515011http://img.slate.com/mediafalseThe best restaurant chain in L.A.The best restaurant chain in L.A.200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438970956576200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438970956576200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438970956576P false2004422121456PMThursdayAprApril124/22/2004 4:14:56 PM6321823289600000002004422121456PMThursdayAprApril124/22/2004 4:14:56 PM632182328960000000 spacer205150The table at the Ivy. Note the proximity to the kitchen.The table at the Ivy. Note the proximity to the kitchen.April 22, 2004false1/123125/122985/2093713/2098958/2098959/040422_Ivy.jpghttp://img.slate.msn.com/mediayesStandardImage1/123125/122985/2093713/2098958/2098959/040422_Ivy.jpg20515011http://img.slate.com/mediafalseThe table at the Ivy. Note the proximity to the kitchen.The table at the Ivy. Note the proximity to the kitchen.200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438970956576200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438970956576200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438970956576P false2004422121536PMThursdayAprApril124/22/2004 4:15:36 PM6321823293600000002004422121536PMThursdayAprApril124/22/2004 4:15:36 PM632182329360000000 spacer205150Rodney Liber in Dennis Quaid's trailerRodney Liber in Dennis Quaid's trailerApril 20, 2004false1/123125/122985/2093713/2098958/2098959/040420_Rodney.jpghttp://img.slate.msn.com/mediayesStandardImage1/123125/122985/2093713/2098958/2098959/040420_Rodney.jpg20515011http://img.slate.com/mediafalseRodney Liber in Dennis Quaid's trailerRodney Liber in Dennis Quaid's trailer200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438971112826200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438971112826200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438971112826P false200442015148PMTuesdayAprApril134/20/2004 5:51:48 PM632180659080000000200442015148PMTuesdayAprApril134/20/2004 5:51:48 PM632180659080000000 spacer205150The intimidating Mercury Mountaineer The intimidating Mercury MountaineerApril 21, 2004   false1/123125/122985/2093713/2098958/2098959/040421_Sideview.jpghttp://img.slate.msn.com/mediayesStandardImage1/123125/122985/2093713/2098958/2098959/040421_Sideview.jpg20515011http://img.slate.com/mediafalseThe intimidating Mercury Mountaineer    The intimidating Mercury Mountaineer    200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438971112826200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438971269076200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438971269076P false2004421125125PMWednesdayAprApril124/21/2004 4:51:25 PM6321814868500000002004421125125PMWednesdayAprApril124/21/2004 4:51:25 PM632181486850000000 spacer205150Attention casting agents: Sasha is available for workAttention casting agents: Sasha is available for workApril 20, 2004false1/123125/122985/2093713/2098958/2098959/040420_Carpet.jpghttp://img.slate.msn.com/mediayesStandardImage1/123125/122985/2093713/2098958/2098959/040420_Carpet.jpg20515011http://img.slate.com/mediafalseAttention casting agents: Sasha is available for workAttention casting agents: Sasha is available for work200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438971269076200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438971269076200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438971269076P false200442015125PMTuesdayAprApril134/20/2004 5:51:25 PM632180658850000000200442015125PMTuesdayAprApril134/20/2004 5:51:25 PM632180658850000000 spacer205150Chris Weitz sizes up Sasha for a possible roleChris Weitz sizes up Sasha for a possible roleApril 20, 2004false1/123125/122985/2093713/2098958/2098959/ChrisAndSasha.jpghttp://img.slate.msn.com/mediayesStandardImage1/123125/122985/2093713/2098958/2098959/ChrisAndSasha.jpg20515011http://img.slate.com/mediafalseChris Weitz sizes up Sasha for a possible roleChris Weitz sizes up Sasha for a possible role200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438971425326200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438971425326200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438971425326P false200442015207PMTuesdayAprApril134/20/2004 5:52:07 PM632180659270000000200442015207PMTuesdayAprApril134/20/2004 5:52:07 PM632180659270000000 spacer205150This applies to lawyers acting for Matt and BenThis applies to lawyers acting for Matt and BenApril 19, 2004false1/123125/122985/2093713/2098958/2098959/040419_MattAndBen.jpghttp://img.slate.msn.com/mediayesStandardImage1/123125/122985/2093713/2098958/2098959/040419_MattAndBen.jpg20515011http://img.slate.com/mediafalseThis applies to lawyers acting for Matt and BenThis applies to lawyers acting for Matt and Ben200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438972050326200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438972050326200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438972050326P false2004419120034PMMondayAprApril124/19/2004 4:00:34 PM6321797283400000002004419120034PMMondayAprApril124/19/2004 4:00:34 PM632179728340000000 spacer205150Barry Isaacson with his wife, Jenny, and children, Lena and NathanBarry Isaacson with his wife, Jenny, and children, Lena and Nathanno1/123125/122985/2093713/2098958/2098959/040419_Barry.jpghttp://img.slate.msn.com/mediayesStandardImage1/123125/122985/2093713/2098958/2098959/040419_Barry.jpg20515011http://img.slate.com/mediafalseBarry Isaacson with his wife, Jenny, and children, Lena and NathanBarry Isaacson with his wife, Jenny, and children, Lena and Nathan200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438972206576200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438972206576200912451817PMFridayDecDecember1712/4/2009 10:18:17 PM633955438972206576P false2004419120003PMMondayAprApril124/19/2004 4:00:03 PM6321797280300000002004419120003PMMondayAprApril124/19/2004 4:00:03 PM632179728030000000Click hereClick hereCDiaryDiaryD00000false23101falsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse007200442135852PMWednesdayAprApril154/21/2004 7:58:52 PM632181599320000000200442135852PMWednesdayAprApril154/21/2004 7:58:52 PM632181599320000000