Since the 1960's, Goldin started by taking intensely personal pictures of her loved ones. By 1979, she presented her first collection of photographs of a New York night club - which, after years, eventually evolved into a slide show she named The Ballad of Sexual Dependency. This collection is comprised of over 900 photographs, and is accompanied by heartbreaking musical soundtrack. The snapshots in this ongoing project depict drug use, violent, aggressive couples, and unforgettable, personal moments.
This photo caught my eye because it does not romanticize love, in the way pop culture generally does. The image catches the painful reality that sometimes happens after having (maybe loveless) sex. It bothers me to see that the man shows no affection towards the woman, while she seems to be longing for attention. Even though it's hard to admit, plenty of women have been in this situation, and this photograph could feel extremely personal to oneself.
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