Barry Salzman, What Was And Will Be, Rutsiro District, Rwanda
Dialogues With Great Photographers – Barry Salzman

Delve into the profound journey of Barry Salzman, whose upbringing in apartheid-era South Africa ignited his passion for photography as a tool for social commentary. From documenting inequality to exploring abstract representations of trauma, Salzman’s work navigates complex socio-political issues with a blend of creativity and academic rigor. Discover the transformative power of art in confronting humanity’s darkest moments and envisioning a path towards healing and hope.

Robert Doisneau Tinguely, Portrait de l'artiste, 1959, Silver gelatin photograph
Robert Doisneau’s Tinguely, Portrait de l’Artiste

Robert Doisneau’s famous portrait of Swiss sculptor Jean Tinguely from 1959 titled “Tinguely, Portrait de l’Artiste,” is one of the great examples of Doisneau’s unconventional and often ironic approach to photography. In the image, Tinguely is photographed standing next to one of his kinetic sculptured called ‘metamatics’ in the middle of a street in Paris.

Albert Watson, Puff Daddy, New York City, 2003, Archival pigment photograph
Albert Watson: Faces of Hip-Hop

Albert Watson has crafted some of the most iconic celebrity portraits, many within the rap and hip-hop genre, spanning from the mid-1980s to the mid-2010s. His portfolio boasts portraits of legendary figures like Tupac Shakur, Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, and Queen Latifah, showcasing Watson’s versatility in portraiture

Allan Grant, Flagpole Wedding, 1946, Silver gelatin photograph
Allan Grant’s Flagpole Wedding

Allan Grant’s photograph, “Flagpole Wedding,” captures an extraordinary moment in the summer of 1946, less than a year after the conclusion of the Second World War. It is a testament to the resilience and eccentricity of the human spirit, beautifully encapsulated in the unique love story of “Mad Marshall” Jacobs and his bride, Yolanda Cosmar.