Pictures of Life Captured by Google Street View

Jon Rafman (1981) is an artist, filmmaker, and essayist. He holds a B.A. in Philosophy and Literature from McGill University and a M.F.A. from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. His films and new media work have been exhibited internationally including at the Museum of Contemporary Art of Rome and the New Museum in New York City.

Rafman’s most popular project to date is undoubtedly, Nine Eyes of Google Street View. The project has been featured in various publications such as The New York Times, The Guardian, and Harper’s. You can see the entire collection on his website 9-eyes.com

Below you will find a small selection of Jon’s various finds on Google Street View; each one a proverbial needle in a haystack of digital data. His painstaking curation and ability to find and frame fleeting moments of life around the world is truly remarkable. Be sure to head to 9-eyes.com to see the entire series.

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