Over the past few days, this photo series of the Brown sisters has been circulating the web and creating quite the buzz! These sisters posed together every year, for forty years. The black and white visuals are simply stunning and each photo was captured by Detroit-born photographer, Nicholas Nixon. Check it out:
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1. 1975
2. 1976
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3. 1977
4. 1978
5. 1979
6. 1980
Captured within the depths of their youthful glow, the siblings in 1980 exude an air of innocence and the tight-knit bond evident in their closely-held stances. As they stand shoulder to shoulder, there’s a palpable sense of unity, each sister a mirror yet distinct in her own right. Their fashion—a tapestry of the times—speaks volumes of the era's style. The soft hues and patterns of their dresses blend with their surroundings, a visual allegory to the way they seamlessly fit into each other's lives.
7. 1981
9. 1983
10. 1984
11. 1985
12. 1986
13. 1987
14. 1988
15. 1989
16. 1990
17. 1991
18. 1992
In this captivating snapshot, the four sisters are caught mid-laughter, the glow of youthful spontaneity evident in their smiles. It's a time when fashion starts to reflect their individual personalities, with the early '90s trends making a subtle appearance in their clothing styles. From denim making a statement to the budding influence of pop culture on their fashion choices, each sister starts to express her unique identity more clearly, yet the familial resemblance between them remains undeniable. Their bond transcends the changing tides of style, and it's wonderfully preserved in this picturesque moment of shared joy.
19. 1993
20. 1994
21. 1995
22. 1996
24. 1997
25. 1998
26. 1999
27. 2000
28. 2001
29. 2002
30. 2003
31. 2004
32. 2005
33. 2006
34. 2007
35. 2008
36. 2009
37. 2010
38. 2011
39. 2012
40. 2013
This November, all of these photos will be on display at the MoMA (Museum of Modern Art in NYC) to celebrate the release of Nixon’s photo-based book, “The Brown Sisters: Forty Years.” What are your thoughts on all these photos?
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