Bill Burke

American, born 1943

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The image shows a gravel road leading into the distance. A car is parked to the left, with three men in front of a wooden structure with graffiti. A bicycle is propped against the building. The road leads into the distance with another vehicle visible far away. Vegetation and trees frame the scene, with the horizon obscured by a hillside and tree line in the misty background. The grayscale palette emphasizes textures and contrasts.
Bill Burke, Charlie’s Club at Mouth of Hollow, West Virginia, 1975–1976, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2024.93.8

Charlie’s Club at Mouth of Hollow, West Virginia

Bill Burke · 1975–1976 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.93.8

The image shows three young men standing in front of an old, damaged car parked on a small road. The man on the left has long, dark hair and is wearing denim shorts. The man in the middle is leaning on the car with a wide grin, wearing sunglasses and a black t-shirt with denim shorts. The man on the right is clean-shaven and also in denim shorts. The background shows forested hills under a cloudy sky.
Bill Burke, Untitled, 1975–1976, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2024.93.10

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Bill Burke · 1975–1976 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.93.10

The image shows two women sitting on the back of a Ford Mustang. Both women are visible from head to toe and are sitting side by side on the car's trunk, with their feet resting on its surface. The woman on the left has shoulder-length hair, parted in the middle, and is wearing a sleeveless top and rolled-up jeans. The woman on the right has slightly longer hair, also parted in the middle, and is wearing a sleeveless floral top and denim shorts. Neither appears to be wearing any visible jewelry, and they are barefoot. The car is parked on a roadside, with a grassy area and rocky terrain in the background, as well as a winding road and a forested area further back.
Bill Burke, Coal Mine, Morgan County, Kentucky, 1975, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2024.93.13

Coal Mine, Morgan County, Kentucky

Bill Burke · 1975 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.93.13

The image depicts three men standing side by side. The man on the left wears glasses and a miner's helmet with a headlamp, with dark, short hair visible underneath. His face is smudged with dirt and he wears a dark coverall with pens in the chest pocket. The man in the center looks at the camera with a neutral expression, also wearing a miner's helmet with a headlamp, covering most of his hair. He wears a jumpsuit with a white undershirt and a leather belt. The man on the right has facial hair, wears a miner's helmet, and his face is smudged. He wears denim overalls over a shirt and carries a cable on his shoulder. In the background, there are headlamps and battery packs on a rack, suggesting an industrial setting, possibly related to mining.
Bill Burke, Coal Miners, 1975–1976, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2024.93.11

Coal Miners

Bill Burke · 1975–1976 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.93.11

The image depicts a person standing with their arms behind their back. They have long, straight hair, a neutral expression, and are wearing a light-colored t-shirt and pants. The background is dark with some vegetation at the bottom, suggesting an outdoor setting. No jewelry or objects are visible.
Bill Burke, Untitled, 1975–1976, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2024.93.12

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Bill Burke · 1975–1976 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.93.12

The image depicts a man standing in a shower, with water streaming from a showerhead above him. His body is visible from the side and back, with his face partially turned towards a mirror on the wall. In the mirror, his facial features are reflected, showing short dark hair and a clean-shaven face. The man is washing his face with soap, which is lathered in his hands. The wall behind him is made of brick or cinder block, and there is a sign above the mirror that reads "Protect Your PayCheck." Beside him on the floor is a bottle. The room appears to be a communal or industrial-style shower area.
Bill Burke, Untitled, 1975–1976, gelatin silver print, Gift of Mary and Dan Solomon, 2024.93.9

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Bill Burke · 1975–1976 · gelatin silver print ·  Accession ID  2024.93.9