From 1940 to 1960 photography was already embedded in the collective mind of the world. Its impact could have never been stronger than during these days.
From the contemplation of landscapes, to the desperation of war, and the experimentation present in the happier days of the 50's, here's a selection from the period that brought us Ansel Adams in full force and the career start of the likes of Richard Avedon, and Jeanloup Sieff.
Outstanding achievements here from Erwin Blumenfeld, Philippe Halsman and Toni Frissell.
Outstanding achievements here from Erwin Blumenfeld, Philippe Halsman and Toni Frissell.
Moonrise / Hernandez, New Mexico - 1941 © Ansel Adams
Creed, Colorado - 1942 © Andreas Feininger
Untitled - 1942 © Erwin Blumenfeld
Dead German Guard in Canal, Dachau - 1945 © Lee Miller
Weeki Wachee Spring, Florida - 1947 © Toni Frissell
Dalí Atomicus - 1948 © Philippe Halsman
American Girl in Florence, Italy - 1952 © Ruth Orkin
Marilyn Monroe - 1953 © Alfred Eisenstaedt
Dovima, With Elephants - 1955 © Richard Avedon
Bernadette Lafont - 1959 © Jeanloup Sieff
São Paulo, Brazil - 1960 © René Burri
Barbara w/Shawn for Twen Magazine - 1960 © Will McBride
