The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of May 30, 2026

A horizontally oriented black-and-white photograph depicts a dancer mid-flip from a low angle. Their upside-down torso and Velcro sneakers dominate the upper frame, feet angled toward the top right. Their head hangs near the bottom center. Behind them, a crowd with varied skin tones watches against a backdrop of tall city buildings. High-contrast lighting highlights the dancer's textured clothing against a clear, bright sky.

Street Dancer Executing Back Flip, New York

1985 (printed 1995)

Ken Heyman

(American, 1930-)
America
gelatin silver print
Paper: 27.8 x 35.4 cm (10 15/16 x 13 15/16 in.); Image with black margin: 22.6 x 33.4 cm (8 7/8 x 13 1/8 in.)
Gift of George Stephanopoulos 2018.337
Location: Not on view
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