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

Jacques Louis Daguerre. Boulevard du Temple, 1838
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Captured 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

Richard Avedon. Dovima with Elephants, Evening Dress by Dior, Cirque d’Hiver, Paris, 1955
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Richard 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

Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison. Flight Study, 2004
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“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

Neil Leifer. Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston, 1973
Photo Credit: Heritage Auctions

Yesterday, we shared a photograph by Neil Leifer of Muhammad Ali’s electrifying fight against Ken Norton on our Action Photography group. Today, we are shifting our focus to another monumental moment in boxing history, one that deserves a prominent place on our…Read More

Yousuf Karsh. Winston Churchill, Canada, 1941
Photo Credit: Portraits of Greatness by Yousuf Karsh (Nelson; 2nd Edition (January 1, 1959)

We are turning our lenses towards one of the most timeless portraits ever captured by the brilliant Yousuf Karsh, a photographer revered for his uncanny ability to seize powerful and meaningful expressions…Read More

“The Americans” by Robert Frank. Jack Kerouac.
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First published in France in 1958 and later in the United States in 1959, Robert Frank’s “The Americans” transformed the field of 20th-century photography. Through 83 evocative photographs, Frank revealed the deeper layers of American society, highlighting racial tension, political…Read More

Robert Frank. The Trolley-New Orleans, 1955

In the heart of the 1950s, Swiss photographer Robert Frank introduced a series of photographs that would soon redefine American photography. His collection, titled “The Americans”, though initially met with criticism, was eventually regarded as an iconic masterpiece. It presented a raw, unfiltered vie…Read More