Garry Winogrand: Airport

Winogrand photographed in airports to assuage his own fear of flying, arriving hours ahead of scheduled trips to distract himself with work. The pictures capture the chaotic anxiety of travel set within the serene architecture of airport terminals.

Black-and-white photograph of man looking out a sunny window shielding face with newspaper
Black-and-white photograph of a waiting area with passengers scattered among seats
Black-and-white photograph of a sidewalk with passengers and luggage next to a narrow road with two lanes of cars
Black-and-white photograph of a man passing through a cafe area surrounded by tables and a counter
Black-and-white photograph of travelers with their suitcases outside a set of glass doors
A black and white vertical photograph, taken from an airplane window while at the gate. Three men stand outside on the tarmac, with a plane in the background.
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