Boogie is a Serbian photographer renowned for his raw, gritty documentation of urban life and subcultures around the globe. Born in Belgrade in 1969, Boogie began his photographic journey during the tumultuous 1990s, capturing the chaotic energy of his home city amidst political unrest and economic hardship. After moving to New York City in 1998, he immersed himself in the street cultures of Brooklyn and beyond, forging a reputation for his evocative black-and-white images of gang members, drug addicts, skateboarders, and street dwellers.
His photographs, often taken in close quarters and with minimal interference, reveal both the vulnerability and resilience of his subjects, blurring the boundaries between observer and participant. Over the years, Boogie has published several influential photobooks, including "It's All Good" and "A Wah Do Dem," which have become staples of contemporary street photography. His work has been exhibited in leading galleries and museums worldwide, cementing his status as a crucial chronicler of the gritty realities that shape modern urban environments.