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Bold black graffiti-style text saying 'DAMN GENERATION' with a subtitle 'BED-STUY, BROOKLYN - 2022' in smaller font.

A PHOTOGRAPHIC AND CINEMATIC PROJECT
BY ALESSIA MOCCIA

Street mural of influential African American figures with a man walking in front, wearing a gray cap and hoodie, on an urban sidewalk.
Text saying 'DIVERENT STORIES OCCUPY THE SAME FRAME' in large bold white letters on a black background.
People sitting inside a cafe, viewed through a window with reflections of trees and outdoor scenery, warm lighting, and shelves with jars displaying. Someone with braided hair is standing outside.
Three men sitting on the steps in front of brownstone houses on a city street. The man on the left is wearing a blue hat and black jacket, holding a snack. The man in the middle is wearing a gray hoodie, looking down, possibly at a phone. The man on the right is wearing a gray hoodie, looking down at something in his hands. A black wrought-iron fence surrounds the area, and there is a small tree and a street lamp on the sidewalk.
People walking along a sidewalk next to a red brick building with graffiti, and a tree with green leaves shading part of the sidewalk on a sunny day.
A brownstone building with a vibrant pink front door, black iron stairs, and balcony, surrounded by leafy trees under a clear blue sky.
Black background with bold white text that reads, "NOT BEFORE. NOT AFTER. AT THE SAME TIME."
People sitting and standing on the steps of a brownstone house with ornate window frames and decorations, two men in the foreground, a woman at the top of the steps, and a small dog near the woman.
A woman with long braided hair and glasses walking on a city sidewalk, holding a smartphone, with a brown brick building with fire escape stairs, green trees, parked cars, and blue recycling bins in the background on a sunny day.
Street mural of a cartoon bear with a black cat, accompanied by the text "Every little thing is gonna be alright." A woman in a tan coat and headscarf is standing nearby, looking at the camera. The mural is on a red brick wall with an air conditioning unit and some garbage bags nearby.
A woman and a young boy sit at a bar counter inside a cozy cafe with warm lighting and wooden shelves. The woman is holding a drink and appears to be waiting, while the boy looks directly at the camera with a curious expression.
Two children sitting on the sidewalk in front of a chain-link fence with a red brick building in the background.
A man walking a large dog on a city sidewalk, with another man looking at his phone in the background, in black and white.
Street scene with a large mural of a person's face on a brick building, featuring detailed graffiti and red text backgrounds. Two people are standing in front of the mural, one in a Brooklyn Nets jacket and the other reading a phone. The sidewalk has some debris and trees partially cover the mural.
Two women waiting at a crosswalk on a city street with trees, cars, and a building in the background. One woman has a mohawk hairstyle with orange and yellow hair, wearing a gray outfit with tattoos on her legs, carrying shopping bags. The other woman has curly red hair, wearing a black dress with white designs, holding a water bottle. Traffic light shows a red hand signal indicating pedestrians should not cross.
An elderly man with gray hair and beard sitting on a sidewalk in front of a restaurant, wearing a brown jacket, light-colored pants, and black shoes, holding a walking cane, with a large colorful food menu behind him.
A man with dreadlocks and a black jacket standing in front of a blue wooden food sharing booth, holding a phone and making a hand gesture. The booth has a sign that reads 'FREE FOOD FOR ALL! TAKE WHAT U NEED' and is positioned next to a brick wall with graffiti.
Children playing soccer on an outdoor court with a chain-link fence, surrounded by parked cars and buildings, during daytime.
The photo is taken through a window showing a city street with pedestrians, trees, and a brick building under a cloudy sky. Inside, there are children sitting at a table, one with a video game on his shirt, and a girl with braids talking to someone off-camera. The reflection of street signs and yellow flowers is visible on the glass.
Black background with white text that says, "Some people arrive. Some people remain."
A man skateboarding on a handrail in an urban area with buildings, traffic lights, and a cloudy sky with sunlight.
A woman dressed in black, wearing a hat, standing on a sidewalk in front of a blue fence and a brick school building. She is holding a shopping bag and a small item, with trees and a clear sky in the background during sunset.
Man in a beige suit walking on a city sidewalk under a tree with green leaves, wearing a white hat, in an urban area with shops and parked cars.
Black background with large white text saying 'What Disappears First?'
A woman standing at a crosswalk on a city street near a yellow school bus parked by the sidewalk. The background features a modern building with rectangular windows and street signs indicating Bedford Avenue and Lafayette Avenue.
Text in bold white font on a black background that reads: 'The familiar becomes unfamiliar.'
View from inside a store looking out onto a sidewalk with cars parked on the street. There are two people sitting outside on a bench, with clothing hanging nearby and trees in the background. An illuminated red 'EXIT' sign is visible at the top of the door frame.
A man sitting on a stairway outside a brownstone building, with a woman standing at the top of the stairs in the doorway. The building has the numbers 337A above the door, and the stairway has black railings on each side.
Three people sitting on steps in front of a residential building, with potted plants and shadows cast on the wall.
A yellow school bus parked on the street with a woman standing nearby, looking at her phone. She is wearing a brown leather jacket, ripped jeans, and sunglasses. There are street signs, a brick building, and a Subway sign in the background.
A young boy with curly hair and a green jacket sitting in a stroller, sucking his thumb and looking at the camera. An adult, partially visible, standing next to the stroller, wearing gray joggers, white sneakers, and a camouflage jacket. The scene is on a city sidewalk with a street and a crosswalk visible in the background. A woman in a white shirt and another woman in a pink shirt are near a street vendor stand displaying various jars and boxes.
Display case with T-shirts and promotional posters, including a yellow T-shirt with an motivational quote, and a black T-shirt with a colorful map design. There is a logo on the window for a New York City-based brand and a business price list on the right.
A storefront with glass display case filled with various fruits and vegetables. Three people and a dog stand in front of the store, with street and sidewalk in the foreground.
Five people standing and chatting outside against a red brick wall, with a metal pole covered in stickers and graffiti in the foreground.
Bold white text on black background reading: "Not before. Not after. At the same time."
Street scene with three people walking past street art on a red brick wall, shadow of tree branches overhead, two windows with metal bars, and a bicycle leaning against the wall.
A collage of urban scenes including people walking on sidewalks, storefronts, street murals, a yellow school bus, people sitting on benches, and storefront signs in a city environment.
A man in a black suit walking past a red brick building with windows secured by metal bars, a black-and-white collage of a dog's face on the wall, and graffiti. Sunlight and leaves cast shadows on the scene.
A residential street with a large beige Victorian-style house featuring rounded bay windows, a staircase with black iron railings, and a
Text graphic with large white letters on a black background that says, "SAME STREET, DIFFERENT CITY."
A woman with curly red hair and tortoise shell glasses standing outside in the sunlight, wearing a beige sweater and carrying a beige bag, with shadows from trees on the building behind her.
A woman with long braided hair sitting on a light blue and yellow bench outside, reading a book or notebook, with a black bag beside her. She is wearing a white sweatshirt, light blue jeans, and brown boots. The background features a brick wall and a metal rolling shutter.
Black background with large white text: "First the cupcakes. Then the sushi. Then you know."
A man in a pink hoodie and sweatpants leaning against a black metal fence, outdoors on a sidewalk with fallen leaves. Behind him are bushes and a brick building, with trees and blue sky visible.
People crossing the street at the corner of a city block on Gates Avenue. The street corner has a traffic light, street sign, and parked cars. There is a large beige brick building with windows, and trees with green leaves in the background. Several people, including a woman with bright red hair, are walking, and some are sitting on the sidewalk.
A busy city sidewalk outside a restaurant with people walking and sitting at outdoor tables. There are red umbrellas and a brick building with a fire escape. Some people are wearing casual and fashionable clothing, and a woman in a black dress and sunglasses is in the foreground.
A bookstore storefront named "The Word Is Change" with a sign indicating they sell used and new books. The display window showcases various colorful posters and books. In front, a table with a vibrant, striped tablecloth holds a selection of books for sale, with a yellow sign indicating prices. A woman in a light purple tie-dye hoodie is walking past the store, holding a book or notebook, with the interior of the shop visible behind her.
Black background with white text that reads, "The street remains. Everything else passes through."
A woman sitting on the steps of a brownstone house, smiling and looking at her phone. She has a yellow and blue backpack next to her. The house has a front door with the number 141, two windows with decorative trim, and a potted red chrysanthemum plant on the porch. Black metal railings line the stairs.
Brick front porch with steps, black wrought iron railing, potted plants, pumpkins, and a black cat sitting near the door. The door has wrought iron details, with house number 185 above, and a large window with black frame.
Two women sitting together on a red bench outside a building, smiling. One woman has short, dreadlocked hair and a leopard print scarf, the other has curly hair and a colorful plaid scarf. The background shows a large glass window with chairs and trees reflected in it.
A sidewalk view on a sunny day in an urban neighborhood with trees, brownstone buildings, and a sign that says 'Buy This House' from a real estate team.