Vilém Kriz. Sirague City, 1966
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions
—
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
—
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

Ruth Bernhard: Lifesavers, New York, 1930
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions
—
This is our third consecutive exploration of Ruth Bernhard’s work, and Lifesavers (1930) presents yet another dimension of her artistry. While her nudes focus on the human form as sculpture and her architectural studies celebrate geometric precision, this…Read More

Ruth Bernhard. Eighth Street Movie Theatre, New York (Frederick Kiesler, Architect), 1946
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions
—
Ruth Bernhard, widely celebrated for her portraits of the human form, showcases her remarkable versatility in this architectural study of the Eighth Street Movie Theatre. While her portraits focus on the organic curves and…Read More

Jaime Rojo. Saving the Monarchs, 2024
Photo Credit: World Press Photo Archives
—
Captured at the El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary, part of the Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve in Michoacán, Mexico, this photograph by Jaime Rojo highlights the delicate balance required for the monarch butterfly’s survival. The scene depicts a la…Read More