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Cindy Sherman. Untitled Film Still #21, 1978
Photo Credit: The Met Museum WebsiteCindy Sherman, born in 1954 in Glen Ridge, New Jersey, is a renowned American photographer known for her groundbreaking conceptual self-portraits. Between 1977 and 1980, she captured herself in sixty-seven different scenes, transforming into diverse characters…Read More
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Sally Mann. Candy Cigarette, 1989
Photo Credit: Whitney Museum of American ArtSally Mann’s “Candy Cigarette” is one of the most iconic photographs of the 20th century. Featuring a young preteen girl gazing directly into the camera, cigarette in hand, the image is striking and resonates with the viewer in its drastic color contrasts.
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Haunting Yet Haunted: A Visual Analysis of the Afghan Girl
Source: James Madison University: CCCWant to dig deeper into the story and artistic elements behind our previous post on Steve McCurry’s “Afghan Girl”? Download the PDF below for a comprehensive look at this captivating portrait.
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Steve McCurry: Afghan Girl, 1984
Photo Credit: Sharbat Gula, “Afghan Girl,” cover page, National Geographic Magazine, June 1985This image, captured by Steve McCurry, is perhaps one of the most iconic portraits of our era. Known for his travel and documentary photography, McCurry has recently shifted his focus towards fine-art projects.
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Her eyes mimicking the wall behind her and the spots of green in her clothes makes this compelling. The contrasting orange places all the focus on her eyes. Wild eyes, maybe scared. The viewer can’t look away and that makes it a masterpiece.
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More insights provided on Lewis Hine’s Powerhouse Mechanic by David Wooters from George Eastman House
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Lewis Hine: Powerhouse Mechanic Working on Steam Pump, 1920
Photo Credit: WikipediaThe photo “Powerhouse Mechanic Working on Steam Pump,” taken in 1920 by Lewis Hine, is an iconic photo from a period where ‘Straight Photography’ was recognised as an art form for the first time. Before this, the art of photography was dominated by Pictorialists,…Read More
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Ernst Haas. Route 66, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1969
“Route 66, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1969” is the most iconic work by one of the pioneers of colour photography, Ernst Haas. This photograph became a symbol of America’s automobile culture and golden years. It’s eye candy at its best, as the viewer’s eyes keep exploring the otherworl…Read More
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Jacques Louis Daguerre. Boulevard du Temple, 1838
Photo Credit: WikipediaCaptured by Jacques Louis Daguerre, “Boulevard du Temple” is a landmark in photography history. It showcases the first humans ever to be photographed: a man getting his shoes shined and the shoe-shiner. This achievement required meticulous scientific processes and an…Read More
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Richard Avedon. Dovima with Elephants, Evening Dress by Dior, Cirque d’Hiver, Paris, 1955
Photo Credit: Heritage AuctionsRichard Avedon, often hailed as the father of fashion photography, captured the iconic image “Dovima with Elephants” in 1955. Taken at Paris’s Cirque d’Hiver, it features fashion model Dovima, elegantly poised between two…Read More
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Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison. Flight Study, 2004
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions“Flight Study, 2004” is a captivating work of art, crafted by the husband-and-wife collaborative duo, Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison. This photogravure not only draws us into a surreal world but also reflects a harmonious blend of artistic vision and technical…Read More
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