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 Self portrait with a studio camera, 1917.
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| Edward Steichen (1879-1973) -- born in Luxembourg, raised in
Wisconsin -- was one of the most influential figures in the history of
photography. He was a photographer for Vanity Fair and Vogue
from 1923-1938, and his photograph of Greta Garbo is one Life's
most famous covers (January 10, 1955). His photos changed fashion photography as showcased by the New York Times in 2008.
As director of photography at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA, 1947-62), he organized the Family of Man exhibition (1955), considered to be the greatest photographic exposition ever mounted. An exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in 2008 showcased his work as the preeminent portrait photographer of his era. As a tribute to Steichen Luxembourg biennially awards a prize in his name honoring emerging European talents in the field of contemporary art. Luxembourg also featured Steichen on a postage stamp in 2004. Biographical sketches of Edward Steichen: Britannica || New York Times || Wikipedia | ||
Last Update: 12 February 2012
Lisa Oberg || lisagator@gmail.com || www.eskimo.com/~lisanne