Antonio Ferme author“Martha: A Picture Story,” a feature documentary about trailblazing graffiti and street photographer Martha Cooper, has been acquired for North American distribution by Utopia.Cooper was an American photojournalist and the first female staff photographer at the New York Post in the 1970s.
She is best known for capturing New York City graffiti in the ’70s and ’80s. Her 1984 book “Subway Art” illustrated the subculture in New York’s transit system.The commercial failure of the book forced Cooper to leave graffiti behind, moving on to photograph other hidden gems of the city.
Only decades later would she realize her influence. Many street artists refer to “Subway Art” as a street art staple. The documentary follows.
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