Dave Jordano Gallery / Sara Urbaez / June 19, 2018 12:47 PM
Dave Jordano01Photographer Dave Jordano grew up in Detroit and returns frequently to document its street life, including bars like this.
Dave Jordano02This image of Bailey's Lounge is part of Jordano's most recent series, *Detroit Nocturne*.
Dave Jordano03Although people warned him that it wasn't safe to walk around Detroit after dark, Jordano never encountered a problem shooting images like this, of Brent's Place bar.
Dave Jordano04This community garden on Livernois Avenue is a sign that life continues even in supposedly "blighted" neighborhoods.
Dave Jordano05A businessman closes up his shop on Gratiot Avenue.
Dave Jordano06Many of Detroit's small businesses, such as this auto parts store, use hand-painted signs to advertise themselves.
Dave Jordano07Detroit's homes and businesses are often separated by vacant lots, a reminder that the city has lost more than half its population since 1950.
Dave Jordano08Murals like this one are a common sight around Detroit.
Dave Jordano09Although there are few people in Jordano's photographs, their presence is suggested by objects like this basketball hoop.
Dave Jordano10Because chain restaurants and stores have abandoned large parts of Detroit, small businesses like this bar and grill can survive.
Dave Jordano11Because there are so few cars out at night in Detroit, Jordano was often able to set up his tripod in the middle of the street.
Dave Jordano12Jordano says that on weeknights Detroit is generally quiet and peaceful.
Dave Jordano13Jordano sees life and beauty in images like this one of the Packard Motel on East Grand Boulevard.
Dave Jordano14A flash of lightning illuminates a church rectory in this dramatic image of Detroit.
Dave Jordano15Recently, Detroit spent $185 million to install tens of thousands of new LED streetlights throughout the city.
Dave Jordano16"The morale is really high," Jordano says of Detroit today. "There's just an amazing camaraderie that you don't see anywhere else."
