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Sep 1, 2024 · Strand is simply the biggest, widest most commanding talent in the history of American photography. – Susan Sontag, New York Review of Books. Toronto. About 50 years ago, I saw a few of the works of Paul Strand. His 1917 photograph of a blind woman shows up in many places.
Jun 3, 2024 · Alfred Stieglitz, Edward Steichen, and Paul Strand were among the most influential photographers of the twentieth century. This volume tells the story of their interwoven lives and showcases many of their most famous and groundbreaking works.
Mar 3, 2024 · For many the name of Paul Strand is synonymous with the Island of South Uist, it is seemingly obligatory for photographers interested in the Outer Hebrides to own a copy of his seminal book Tir A'Mhurain.
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Feb 2, 2024 · Born in New York in 1890, Paul Strand was an outstanding American photographer whose influence had a major impact on the development of photography in the 20th century. He is considered a key figure in the history of photography and his contributions serve as a benchmark for many contemporary photographers.
Nov 18, 2023 · Paul Strand, often recognized as a pioneer of straight photography, also significantly contributed to abstract modernism. His iconic 1915 image, “Wall Street”, is a notable example that ...
Jan 17, 2024 · Recently released from Army Medical Corps service in Minnesota, Strand was tentatively returning to his innovative pre-war photography practice as a leading proponent of photography as an art medium.
Apr 10, 2024 · From his early experiments in abstraction to his poignant portraits capturing the essence of humanity, Strand's legacy is profound. Uncover the stories behind his timeless images, exploring...
Apr 3, 2024 · On one of his visits to Taos he met the noted photographer Paul Strand. Chancing to see some of Strand’s negative of the New Mexico landscape, Ansel was mesmerized. On the strength of the negatives alone—it was sometime later that he first saw Strand ‘s prints—Ansel became convinced of the expressive power of photography and ...
Jan 31, 2024 · On display at Cedarhurst Center for the Arts, Mt. Vernon, Illinois*Transcript*Paul Strand is one of the giants in modern photography.Strand advocated "straig...
Dec 6, 2023 · Paul Strand (1890-1976) remains a curiously shrouded and paradoxical figure. While passionately devoted to humanity, he was happiest in the isolation of the ...
