Ironbound of the 70s

My photographs of the Ironbound were made during a five-year period (1976-1980). They represent a very personal view of the city. To me, the photographs of the Ironbound do more than document a neighborhood. They are about the people and how they relate to their environment. They are about the people that make the Ironbound what it is today- they are the real subjects of this series of photographs.

In 1978, the photographs were exhibited in a one-person exhibition at the Newark Museum entitled "Ironbound: Newark, New Jersey- An Urban Portrait." Now the black and white photographs are 34 years old, and with the passage of time, they also show a nostalgic look back to the history of the neighborhood.

Donald Lokuta's career as a photographer, painter, teacher, and historian spans over thirty years. He has authored and co-authored several books and has written many articles about photography. His own artwork is published widely and has been included in over 300 exhibitions.
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