New York Votes: Nasty Women, Power Suits, and More

Image by Alexa Van de Walle

By Alexa Van de Walle November 8, 2016

Image by Alexa Van de Walle

In Washington Square Park, Tyler Joe, photo editor of Elle magazine, was taking photos on behalf of Pantsuit Nation, the “Secret Group” on Facebook supporting Hillary Clinton. Mr. Joe was was in the park from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. today taking photos of pantsuit clad voters. One voter had a Susan B Anthony coin necklace and “Hello I’m Nasty” name tag.

Image by Alexa Van de Walle

School of Visual Arts Design and Politics class out at Washington Square Park showcasing their political art projects EYEDeology, Rewrite the American Dream, and Take a Vote Leave a Vote. There are various photos of the group and close ups of the projects.

Photos by Alexa Van de Walle.

Lexi Van de Walle is a photographer, writer, chef. She lives in NYC and Southampton. Her eye is versatile and elegant.

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