A new book titled 'Trespass' introduces the work of photographer Mark Cohen, known for his invasive, close-quarters street photography primarily in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Cohen's method involved using flash and fast color film to capture unsuspecting subjects, often leading to physical altercations, and his images are characterized by extreme blur and sudden points of sharp focus.
Cohen's work is significant as it represents a groundbreaking and rule-breaking approach to street photography, challenging notions of consent and the 'decisive moment.' The book, featuring a foreword by former National Portrait Gallery head Phillip Prodger, positions Cohen as a major American photographer whose chaotic, intimate images capture the raw, fleeting nature of everyday experience.