Allan Sekula. Collective Sisyphus
Untitled (Strikes & Demonstrations, nr. 1), 1949
1949 Italy Genoa Harbor Seamen's Strike Press Photo [zoals aangegeven in PayPal document], zwart-wit foto, 9 juli 1949, 15.5 x 22.9 cm. “Now in its Second Week, the Strike has Delayed Sailing of Passenger Liners and Stalemated Thousands of tons of Merchandise. Seamen are Seeking Unemployment Benefits and Increased Pensions” [zoals aangegeven op de achterzijde van de foto]. Aangekocht door Allan Sekula via eBay op 9 oktober 2011. [NY-1-2 MGS CREDIT (ACME) 6-30-49 (LG)].
Op de achterzijde van de foto:
Jul 9 1949 ROM 908308 NEW YORK BUREAU Strikes ties up Italian Port GENOA: Tugs Lie Idly in Genoa Harbor during the Seamen's Strike that has tied up the Port, Italy's Largest. Now in its Second Week, the Strike has Delayed Sailing of Passenger Liners and Stalemated Thousands of tons of Merchandise. Seamen are Seeking Unemployment Benefits and Increased Pensions. NY-1-2 MGS CREDIT (ACME) 6-30-49 (LG)