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  Harry Callahan: The Experimental Eye of American Modernism Introduction Harry Callahan (1912–1999) was one of the most influential and innovative photographers of the 20th century. Self-taught and relentlessly experimental, Callahan expanded the boundaries of photography through formal exploration, abstraction, and deep personal inquiry. While often associated with street photography and urban scenes, Callahan’s work defies easy categorization. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he photographed cities, landscapes, architecture, multiple exposures, and — most intimately — his wife Eleanor, who became one of the most photographed subjects in art history. Callahan’s importance lies not in spectacle but in exploration. He treated photography as a lifelong investigation into form, light, repetition, and perception, shaping generations of photographers through both his work and his teaching. Camera Gear Used by Harry Callahan Callahan’s equipment choices were practical, oft...