Richard Andrew Sharum’s Epic Observe Dallas 2015

By Catherine D. Anspon // Jun 1, 2015

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This turn-of-the-century building at 601 Elm pairs Richard Andrew Sharum's "Father and Daughter" and "Father and Son" — worlds apart, yet both displaying family values, and each photographed in downtown Dallas during the past decade (through May 31).

A most ambitious street-photography project — one that literally incorporates the street — is winding down in Dallas over the next two weeks. Richard Andrew Sharum‘s heroic #ObserveDallas2015 involves eight super-sized photojournalist images (up to 40 by 60 feet) staged across four building facades downtown (through June 7; one project remains on view into April 2016).

Of his series, the internationally exhibited Magnum Photos Masterclass Grant winner says, “I selected based on those core principles of empathy … I thought they represented an element of surprise shrouded in the space of ordinary.” Scroll through for a peek at Sharum’s bold public arts project. Then post your own street images under the #ObserveDallas2015 hashtag via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram through June 7; you’ll be entered to win an original print by the artist.