Photo: Miami Beach © Costa Manos/Magnum Photos
A member of Magnum Photos since 1963, Constantine Manos was a serious black and white photojournalist until 1992, when he decided to begin shooting a project called American Colorr. In search of a new kind of photograph – one that was as extraordinary as it was surreal – Manos headed down to Florida, where the light, the colour, and the people are out of this world.
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“The people are a new breed,” Manos observes. “It’s a dynamic cross-section of America, from the very right to the very poor. Because of the climate, a lot of people who can’t afford a home live and sleep wherever they can. They are mixed in with the big condos and high-rise towers, the waterfront homes and yachts.”
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Manos likes to visit fairs, beaches, and outdoor events in search of a new kind of photograph. “I look for specific kinds of images,” he reveals. “I’m not just satisfied with what things look like; I choose to shoot a combination of people and place that doesn’t try to explain anything but asks questions and presents problems to the viewer.”
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Photo: Miami Beach © Costa Manos/Magnum Photos