Alex Prager. Western Mechanics, 2024
Photo credit: Alex Prager Studio
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This is the second image we’re posting from Alex Prager’s Western Mechanics, a series that explores themes of community, chaos, and human connection through surreal, hyperrealistic, and theatrical compositions.

In this breathtakingly intricate and chaotic pho…Read More

Alex Prager. Western Mechanics, Hollywood (Day), 2024
Photo credit: Alex Prager Studio
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This image showcases Prager’s signature hyperrealistic approach. This maximalist scene is meticulously composed, featuring a woman seemingly falling mid-air in front of a brick building marked “Office,” adorned with retro signage and intricate textures. The…Read More

Alex Prager. Crowd #3 (Pelican Beach), 2013
Photo Credit: Artsy
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Alex Prager, one of the most prominent fine art photographers of our time, was recently featured by Danie in DPC’s Fine Art Photography series for Pro Members. Prager is celebrated for her hyperrealist approach, crafting meticulously staged scenes that blur the line between r…Read More

Paul Wolff. Das Opel-Bad, Wiesbaden, 1934
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions
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Paul Wolff (1887–1951) was a pioneering German photographer renowned for his mastery of the Leica camera, which revolutionised photography with its compact 35mm format. Wolff was an early adopter of this new technology, demonstrating its potential through i…Read More

Vivian Maier. Chicago, 1976
Photo Credit: Vivian Maier Official Website
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We are closing our exploration of Vivian Maier’s work—at least for now—with this poignant colour photograph. Captured in Chicago in 1976, this image exemplifies Maier’s remarkable ability to blend emotion, composition, and texture to tell powerful visual stories…Read More

Vivian Maier. Chicago, 1975
Photo Credit: Vivian Maier Official Website
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We couldn’t close our series on Vivian Maier without showcasing some of her remarkable colour photographs. In the 1970s and 80s, while continuing her work as a nanny in Chicago’s suburbs, Maier transitioned to colour photography. Like many of her contemporaries, she…Read More

Vivian Maier. Chicago, 1950
Photo Credit: Vivian Maier Official Website
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This is our third consecutive black-and-white Vivian Maier photograph, and it highlights her extraordinary ability to find beauty and meaning in everyday moments. Taken in a train carriage in 1950s Chicago, this image is not only a masterclass in composition but…Read More

Vivian Maier. Florida, 07 April, 1960
Photo Credit: Vivian Maier Official Website
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This is one of my favourite Vivian Maier images, another square-format photograph captured with her Rolleiflex camera. Vivian Maier’s gift for noticing intimate, unguarded moments shines through in this frame, where subtle gestures and details tell a d…Read More

Vivian Maier. Digne, France, 11 August 1959
Photo Credit: Vivian Maier Official Website
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Vivian Maier (1926–2009) was an enigmatic American street photographer whose vast body of work was tragically discovered only after her death. Known for her striking compositions and ability to capture candid moments, Maier’s photography offers pro…Read More

Vilém Kriz. Sirague City, 1966
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions
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This photograph, titled Sirague City, 1966, by Czech photographer Vilém Kriz (1921–1994), is a striking example of surrealism and photographic manipulation. Kriz was known for pushing the boundaries of photography, often incorporating layers of texture, abstraction, and mys…Read More

Todd Webb: Mr. Perkin’s Pierce Arrow, Harlem, New York, 1946
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions
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Todd Webb (1905–2000) was an American photographer best known for his evocative images of urban life and architecture in mid-20th-century America. A former stockbroker turned artist, Webb captured the rhythm of city streets with a sensitivity t…Read More