Arbus

Photographic Memory : Adams v. Arbus

Article by Patrick Simons

The iconic photographs of Ansel Adams have become synonymous with the preservation of the American West. Adam’s photography, along with his exceptional writing skills, made an invaluable contribution to the expansion of the National Park System. If Adam’s photography served to elevate the collective consciousness, the work of Diane Arbus delivered a cold slap in the face. Arbus had no majestic landscapes. Arbus sought out the strange, the unconventional and the down right weird. In her… Continue reading