François Truffaut once wrote that there are no good or bad movies, only good or bad directors. That was the upshot of his “politique des auteurs”, his politics or policy…
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Jim Lee – often referred to as England’s answer to Guy Bourdin – made himself a name with his fresh and illustrious take on fashion; the original wild child of…
Exorcism, provocation or derision the photographer Jim Lee made this picture the day he learned that suffering from a serious eye disease he soon had to undergo an operation.…
Bruce Davidson: The Way Back is on view at Howard Greenberg Gallery from through September 16, 2023. Selected by the acclaimed photographer from his […]…
“It’s important that there’s a meaning to my photographs, a passion that sustains me, and a clear reason for being there. In 1979/1980 the […]…
“For East 100th Street, the idea was to get these pictures in front of the mayor and city officials to improve the conditions of […]…
“Holiday magazine set me to document historic Camarvon Castle in Northern Wales. After I completed the assignment, which I found boring, I traveled to […]…
“Riding on the bus with the Freedom Riders, I became sensitized, and the exposure developed my perception,” said Bruce Davidson. “At that point, I […]…
“There was nothing overtly dangerous in those Brooklyn Gang photographs,” said Bruce Davidson. “They didn’t have weapons like gangs have today. I really focused […]…
Arles opens on Monday, here you will find everything it has to offer: exhibitions, organised evenings, prizes, screenings, portfolio readings and workshops. Arles or […]…