The approaching centennial of Marilyn Monroe offers an occasion to celebrate the global icon and reconsider a life and persona that remain as compelling as they are elusive. Few figures of the 20th century have been as widely photographed, circulated, and mythologized.
“Until you spread your wings you have no idea how far you’ll fly.” — Anon
‘Lillian developed a darkroom technique before she felt compelled to take up a camera. Her fine art experience led her to view a print as the end product of a studio process’. Lillian Bassman herself, on the other hand, described her interest in the darkroom as ‘creating a new kind of vision aside from what the camera saw.’
Georges Dambier and Fashion in Motion To look at Georges Dambier’s photographs is to enter a world in which fashion has already begun to loosen its posture. The formality of haute couture…
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The approaching centennial of Marilyn Monroe offers an occasion to celebrate the global icon and reconsider a life and persona that remain as compelling as they are elusive. Few figures of the 20th century have been as widely photographed, circulated, and mythologized.
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‘Lillian developed a darkroom technique before she felt compelled to take up a camera. Her fine art experience led her to view a print as the end product of a studio process’. Lillian Bassman herself, on the other hand, described her interest in the darkroom as ‘creating a new kind of vision aside from what the camera saw.’
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As the Martha Graham Dance Company marks its centennial, a new book by photographers Deborah Ory and Ken Browar offers a striking visual record of the company’s evolution. Martha Graham Company: 100 Years brings together contemporary portraits, newly staged images from iconic ballets, as well as selected archival photographs that brought to life the story of the oldest modern dance company in the United States.
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For her work in the Super Models series, Valerie Belin creates photography imbued with the rich visual texture and conceptual depth that has become characteristic of her aesthetic. Influenced by the evolution of previous series capturing mannequins and masks, Belin’s Super Models are projections that depict an unreal idea of the female body.
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Among Richard Avedon’s many portraits, one of the most compelling is his 1969 image of Janis Joplin, taken on August 28 at his New York studio. In the frame, Joplin leans slightly toward the camera, hair loose at her shoulders, rings catching the light as her hands lift into relaxed, almost joking fists. The smile reads genuine but not unguarded; the eyes do most of the work. Avedon’s plain backdrop removes context so gesture and micro-expression carry the meaning.
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Among the most memorable images from The Dream Collector is the photograph titled Flood Dream, Ocean City, NJ. It depicts a boy clinging to the roof of a dilapidated home that has washed ashore. The sea has seemingly receded, leaving the structure stranded on a barren, watery plain, while a distant ship looms on the horizon.
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In 1989, Wilkes received the assignment to photograph Michael Jordan for Nike, and being a big fan, Wilkes recalls the opportunity as a highlight shaping the early years in his career. The resulting photograph titled Graffiti Wall captures a moment of dynamic visual contrast, blending iconic street art with the larger-than-life presence of the legendary basketball player, Michael Jordan.
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Transcription in progress I am really happy to have Karen here and Albert—you are in the presence of true superstars. These are photographers who have truly pushed and expanded the medium, each…
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Transcription in progress Luntz: I’m really happy to have all of you here today. We send out these invitations, and on Saturday, we always wonder who’s going to show up. The whole…
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To celebrate Barry Salzman’s inaugural exhibition in the United States, “Barry Salzman — How We See the World” Holden and Barry sat down to discuss Barry’s work which reflects on our responsibility…
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“Until you spread your wings you have no idea how far you’ll fly.” — Anon
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“When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” — Abraham Lincoln
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“The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.” — Harriet Jacobs
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“Now more than ever we need to talk to each other, to listen to each other and understand how we see the world, and cinema is the best medium for doing this.” – Martin Scorsese
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Welcome back to Frame by Frame — our summer series that invites you to look a little closer. Each Sunday, we send three cropped details from photographs in our collection. Your challenge?…
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Welcome back to Frame by Frame — our summer series that invites you to look a little closer. Each Sunday, we send three cropped details from photographs in our collection. Your challenge?…
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Welcome back to Frame by Frame — our summer series that invites you to look a little closer. Each Sunday, we send three cropped details from photographs in our collection. Your challenge?…
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Welcome back to Frame by Frame — our summer series that invites you to look a little closer. Each Sunday, we send three cropped details from photographs in our collection. Your challenge?…
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In this wide-ranging conversation with Holden, Ballen reflects on his early photographic influences, the move from black and white to muted color, his rejection of traditional portraiture, and the complex psychological spaces he constructs in his imagery. What unfolds is a compelling look at an artist who is both deeply introspective and continually experimental—someone for whom photography is not just a tool, but a lifelong journey into the mind’s darker, more poetic terrain.
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In this illuminating interview, Mads Christensen, the innovative light artist, sheds light on his unique approach to merging technology and art. Known for his radiant, immersive installations, Christensen shares insights into his creative process, his fascination with the interplay of light and motion, and how his background in design informs his work.
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In this engaging interview, Christopher Bucklow, the renowned British photographer, shares insights into his artistic evolution and the conceptual foundations of his work. From his early experiences with traditional photography to his pioneering use of light-sensitive materials, Bucklow discusses how his practice has transformed over time.
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Discover the captivating journey of photographer Tom Baril through an insightful interview. From his early fascination with photography to his role as Robert Mapplethorpe’s printer, Baril’s story unveils a rich tapestry of artistic evolution. Delve into his transition from urban landscapes to still lifes, his mastery of pinhole photography, and his exploration of alternative processes like wet plate collodion printing. Experience Baril’s contemporary vision intertwined with references to photography’s modernist roots, offering viewers a unique perspective on fleeting beauty, the fragility of nature, and the passage of time.
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Living with Art: Living Rooms
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Living with Art: Dining Rooms
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Living with Art: Bedrooms
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Living with Art: Hallways and Stairways
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“There’s a whole range of feelings when I’m engaged in the process of making art. Certainly, excitement is one of them. When you come up with an idea, you can’t wait to…
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“I didn’t choose photography; photography chose me.” – Ilse Bing A pioneer of experimental photography, Ilse Bing was a consequential artist whose work was influential to the modernist movement and expressive development…
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“This book is called 7439, which is the number of miles I rode through by motorcycle from New York to California, in the summer of 2015. The coast to coast is part…
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“Taking Measure seems to be both specific and ambiguous. It’s like trying to figure out where you are, but it has two kinds of meaning. You can take measure of yourself, or…
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“I am particularly drawn to Michael Eastman’s Abstract Wall #2, Havana 2000. Michael Eastman’s Abstract Wall #2, Havana 2000, illustrates Castro’s Communist strangulation of bourgeois, European architecture, and local voices in Cuba’s cultural history.
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“I can’t remember exactly what the occasion was when I first met Michael James O’Brien over thirty years ago, but I was struck by our instant chemistry,
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“I first came across Jim Lee’s work when we were doing the OSSIE CLARK exhibition here. The students at the RCA (Royal College of Art)
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“My father had just made the extraordinarily difficult decision to run for president on a platform of peace and social justice. He announced
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“You can either buy clothes or buy pictures.” — Gertrude Stein
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“For my part I know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream.” — Vincent Van Gogh
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“Against the assault of laughter, nothing can stand.” — Mark Twain
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“There’s a lot of stress… but once you get in the car, all that goes out the window.” — Dan Brown
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