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Today, we’re excited to present to you the work of Mathias Wasik, a New York-based street photographer who captures the heart of city life with striking honesty and style. Originally from Poland and raised in Germany, Mathias has been documenting vibrant American streets since 2015.

His photos are full of contrast, emotion, and raw energy, often reflecting his background as a human rights activist and his passion for telling real, human stories. If you’re into street photography that feels cinematic, diverse, and deeply personal, scroll down and discover the city through Wasik’s lens.

More info: Instagram | mathiaswasik.com

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White duck with red feet standing on the hood of an NYPD police car in New York City street photography.

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    Woman in a yellow coat hailing a taxi on a busy NYC street, capturing the vibrant energy of city life.

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    Woman in a beige coat and white headscarf walking on a NYC street, capturing the essence of street photos in the city.

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    Two women walking on a busy NYC street with steam rising, capturing the essence of striking street photos in New York City.

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    Man wearing a mask cleaning a reflective curved surface on a NYC street with tall buildings in the background.

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    Elderly man eating street food with drink at busy NYC crosswalk, showcasing striking street photos of city life.

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    A street photo in NYC showing a woman holding a small dog wearing rainbow glasses at a vendor stand.

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    Two women in NYC street scene sitting and looking up wearing eclipse glasses, surrounded by bicycles and pedestrians.

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    Child and woman feeding pigeons on a city street, a vibrant NYC street photo capturing everyday urban life moments.

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    Crowd on busy New York City sidewalk using FedEx boxes to shield their eyes in a striking NYC street photo.

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    Man wearing a mask sitting on a bench surrounded by multiple brown curly-haired dogs in a NYC park street photo.

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    Man walking past construction site with steam rising on a busy NYC street in striking street photos by Mathias Wasik

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    Skateboarding man with face mask pulling a bulldog on a skateboard in NYC street photo showing city stories.

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    Man in suit shielding head with plastic bag while walking through rainy NYC street, capturing striking street photos and city stories.

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    Woman in floral dress sitting on NYC street steps, applying makeup with a handheld mirror in vibrant street photo.

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    Young boy holding a protest sign in busy NYC street, one of the striking street photos capturing city stories.

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    Man in blue suit smoking cigarette seated on ornate bench in NYC street, captured in striking street photo by Mathias Wasik

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    Woman in bright yellow hoodie and oversized sunglasses talking on phone on busy NYC street, capturing striking street photos.

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    Man in yellow shirt resting on bench while others wait on subway platform in NYC street photo capturing city stories by Mathias Wasik

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    Man in a suit holding a chicken in a green park, captured in a striking NYC street photo by Mathias Wasik.

    NYC, 2017

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    Man wearing a NY cap blowing bubbles on a busy NYC street filled with pedestrians and vibrant city life street photos.

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    Person in white hat leaning on suitcase at NYC subway platform, one of the striking street photos capturing city stories.

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    Shirtless BMX rider performing a jump in NYC street photo with bridge structure in the background at sunset.

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    Woman in a fur coat and sunglasses smiling in a crowded NYC street, capturing vibrant street photos of city life.

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    Young woman in roller skates sitting on a box on a NYC sidewalk in a striking street photo capturing city life moments.

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    Woman in yellow coat and white hat standing by a NYC yellow taxi in a striking street photo capturing city stories.

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    Man in brown coat with scarf stands near tree wrapped in lights on busy NYC street in a candid street photo.

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    Woman wearing glasses with a large white parrot perched on her shoulder in a vibrant NYC street photo.

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    Corgi looking out car window in NYC street scene, capturing a moment in striking street photos in New York City.

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    Small dog riding tricycle on busy New York City street with pedestrians and NYPD vehicle in background.

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    NYPD officers interacting with dogs on a busy NYC street, showcasing everyday moments in striking street photos.

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    Boy in a blue shirt holding an adult's hand, walking through a crowded NYC street, capturing street photo stories.

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    Woman with red bag and blue hat walking near a yellow school bus in a striking NYC street photo.

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    Children play in front of a large illuminated American flag, capturing a striking street photo in NYC’s vibrant cityscape.

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    Person in a red costume holding a large toy hammer, with NYC street scenes and pedestrians in the background.

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    NYC street photo of subway passengers highlighting everyday life and candid moments in the city of endless stories.

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    Man walking dogs and a woman sitting on a NYC sidewalk, capturing striking street photos of city life and stories.

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    Two people in vibrant colorful masks and costumes riding a New York City subway, showcasing striking street photos.

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    Two men in gold suits and bow ties walking on a busy NYC street, showcasing vibrant street photos and city life.

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    Two women holding colorful balloons wait on a platform as a New York City subway train arrives.

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    Woman with white hair walking past orange construction barrels in a striking NYC street photo capturing city stories.

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    Man in yellow shirt leaned on a street barrier in NYC with a water bottle and oxygen tube, captured in striking street photos.

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    Street photo of a person in theatrical makeup walking in a busy NYC street, showcasing NYC's endless stories.

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    Man in blue shirt holding a banana on a NYC subway platform, a striking street photo capturing city life moments.

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    Man and child sharing a moment in a lively NYC street scene, capturing striking street photos of city life.

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    Man in a plaid jacket leaning over subway tracks at NYC station, a striking street photo capturing urban life moments.





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