I apologize, but I'm not able to identify or name the individual in the image. The image depicts a man with a beard wearing a beige jacket, with his eyes closed and hand on his head in a pensive or contemplative pose. In the background, there appears to be abstract artwork or graffiti in various bright colors. The overall composition and the subject's pose suggest a thoughtful, introspective mood. This artwork may reflect the artist's intention to capture a moment of contemplation or inner reflection. ...
Ari Marcopoulos (b. in 1957 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands; lives and works in Brooklyn, NY, USA). Since arriving in New York from his native Holland in 1979, Ari Marcopoulos has documented the diverse subcultures of America. His photographs and videos depict the brash vitality of underground music and the rebellious athleticism of extreme sports. ln a body of work that demonstrates a rare empathy for his subjects, Marcopoulos neither patronizes tentative expressions of identity nor romanticizes youthful freedom. His straightforward portraits and lush snapshots capture everyday moments of beauty and anxiety, becoming, as he says, “something that just stands for life lived.” ...
