• from an Art COLLECTOR:"the genius of this contemporary art collection is the Artists transformation of universal symbolism to create extraordinary vintage art from life,"-Collector,Toronto, Canada,1999

Based upon WORLDWIDE SALES at Galleries and Auctions,the Collection imagery is now listed in leading Art collector resource,ARTPRICE:Artist:Billy Tucker

NOTE:Each FOLIO is very limited,signed and numbered edition of ONLY 25 archival prints-then the Originals are destroyed!

• Very LIMITED Edition of ONLY 25 prints of this very Collectible Image!
• "Signed" and Numbered Silver Gelatin, Archival Prints: 16 x 20

IMPORTANT: Click here to  viewBlack and White Period FOLIO.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/signsofthetimes/sets/72157619111697300/   

Part of very limited edition FOLIO of ONLY 25 "signed"&U numbered Silver Gelatin Prints!

• Like this iconic sign,the Collection has "preserved" many images long-gone from American life and culture
• The BLACK and WHITE Period (1973-1979) FOLIOS  are especially valuable and collected.

 From the highly "collectible" 1973-79-the Black and White Period FOLIO.

• This fleeting "slice of life" iconic image,establishes Tucker's genius to "capture and preserve" the moment
• Establishing him as a "collectible" Master Documentary photographer.

• Tuckers gift and photography "genius" is his ability to create "art from life"
• This iconic image from the Black and White Period 1973-79 FOLIO.

• The Black and White Period -very limited editon FOLIOS (1973 to 1979) are RARE and very "collectible"
• Tucker's genius is to "capture the moment" in a fleeting photo exposure oike other Modern Masters.

• A valuable Folio is Tucker's "alphabet series":1973-1979
• Very limited edition of "signed" and numbered Gelatin prints

• Like any master fine art photo artist,Tucker's imagery includes a limited,"white" series Folio.

In the 1970's, Tucker travelled throughout the South documenting life and symbols

• ALL images long gone from American life and culture!

• Tuckers genius is the Collection reflects the styles of great artist and painters like: Rauchenberg,Jasper Johns, Warhol,Picasso

• Part of the the Collections' appeal is that it reflects many artistic styles
• like this "cubistic" montage of tile from New York City,1984

• Tucker imagery turns an ordinary sign into extradinary 'still lfe" art work

• Tuckers presents a unique "photo realism" styles like Jasper Johns and Rauchenberg.

• "the genius of the Collection is to create the mundane into extraordinary vintage art"

• A strength of the Collection is the "reflection" of so many artistic styles
• Tucker talents include his unique ability to present so many different artistic styles.

The Collection has "preserved" (29 years):

• Graffiti
• Neon
• Street Art
• Urban Art!

•  Chosen by Susan Kismarik,MOMA,NYC, as a national award winner,2009
• Tucker is a proven photo documentary photo jourmnalist!

 TOP Collections of :

• Neon
• Graffiti
• Street & Urban art
• Corporate culture

Tucker has the gift of "capturing the moment" equal to any Collectible  photo journalist and documentary photographer:

• Bourke-White
• Cartier Bresson
• Diane Arbus
• Walker Evans
• Dorothea Lange
• Weegee

SEE the limited edition Documentary Collection atwww.Flickr.com/Signsofthetimes

• Tucker captures a fleeting street scene in New York City
• Collection reflects MANY artistic styles by ONE artist!
• Pop art,
• Modernism
• Impressionsim
• Cubism.

• a Modern Master of Light and Exposure!

• Tuckers genius is the ability to combine art design and a rare documentary style!

• In the summer of 2009,Tucker retraced Walker Evans 1932 WPA Pulitizer Prize-winning photo documentary In Praise of Famous Men.
• The Collection contains images from that trip,including this old Coca Cola sign.
• This "close up" image demonstrates an Abstract-art type style and fine "art" from the mundane

• The Collection has preserved American life,folkart & culture
• Most of the Collection imagery are "gone forever" 

• Vintage Americana folk art from a New Modern Master

• Tucker's photo realism genius includes photo journalism & documentary photography such as "capturing" the decisive moment.

• Top Collection of Graffiti,Street and Urban art-long gone from American culture
• This haunting image is one of the "most viewed" on our website

• The Collection has preserved many artifacts,expressive art,FOLKART like this handmade ad Sign
• Imagery long gone from American life and culture!

• Tucker captured many long-lost Corporate icons,logos and billboard advertising
• Including: Coca Cola,Mr.Peanut,Red Bull Tobacco,Burma Shave,Standard Oil & more.

• None of Mr. Tucker's photos are ever "staged" - his genius captures the moment as any "Modern Master"
• His remarkable talent is to anticipate and preserve the moment 
• Art from life and symbols like the works of Mater photographers:Dorothea Lange,Cartier-Bresson,Bourke-White,Walker Evans,Friedlander.

• The Collection preserves America's past with many RARE images of social commentary and expressionism like this amazing image-gone forever!

• Tucker's imageery have preserved many American Institutions and icons
• 95% of his images are "gone forever" from American Life & Culture!

• The Collection is humorous and entertaining.Tucker travelled to many rural areas documenting both urban and rural signage and ways of life.
• "When words fail us,signs such as Junk Mail express life's simpliest forms of humor and expressionism."- Will Tucker

• an Unprecedented Collection of  Neon- graffiti,Street and Urban art.

• these Images from olde Route 66 are gone forever and very collectible!

• Many Corporate ads,logos,icons,billboards in the Collection
• Reflecting a "collectible"  Abstract painting style.

• America Expressionism
• the Black and White Period 1973-79
• Consumer and Corporate Culture
• Vintage FolkArt
• Still Life
• Neon
• Abstracts
• Pop Art/Modernism
• Graffiti
• Street and Urban art 

The Collection is an invaluable documentary, 29 years and in 43 states,-99% of the images are "gone forever" from American life & culture.

No other "collectible" fine art photography "master" including:

• Walker Evans
• Dorothea Lange
• Dianer Arbus
• Bourke-White
• Carter-Bresson
• Bernice Abbott

 has "captured" and preserved American culture in such a comprehensive body of work.

•  Tucker has preserved a American corporate & consumer culture that no longer exists!

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88 pages- 162 Images.

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