by Jerome D. Introduction Imogen Cunningham (1883–1976) was one of the most original and enduring photographers in American history — a woman who picked up a camera at 17, made her first significant photographs before the First World War, helped fo…
by Jerome D. Introduction Brandon Stanton (b. 1984, Marietta, Georgia) is the creator of Humans of New York — the most followed street portrait project in history, and one of the most significant acts of documentary photography produced in the soc…
Weegee: The Master of Raw Urban Storytelling Introduction Weegee (Arthur Fellig, 1899–1968) was one of the most iconic and influential street photographers of the 20th century. Known for his stark, high-contrast black-and-white images of New York …
Lisette Model: The Uncompromising Eye of Street and Portrait Photography Introduction Lisette Model (1901–1983) was one of the most radical and influential photographers of the 20th century. Known for her raw, confrontational portraits and unsentim…
Robert Mapplethorpe: The Master of Form, Beauty, and Controversy Introduction Robert Mapplethorpe (1946–1989) remains one of the most influential — and debated — photographers of the 20th century. Known for his exquisitely composed black-and-white p…