Richard Avedon Photo 261 Ally Frame
Early Life
Post-War
1923-2004: New York City Early love of photography Joined Merchant Marines Took identity photos
Fashion photography Had to bring back glamour of pre-war Joined Harper’s Bazaar
Influences
Alexey Brodovitch Art director of Harper’s Bazaar Never gave compliments
Carmel Snow Editor of Harper’s Bazaar Taught to show emotions
Louise Avedon Drawn to models resembling her
Elise Daniels with the Street Performers Photograph in streets Create narrative behind photo
Homage to Munkasci Models no longer statues Liked the surprise of motion
Dovima with Elephants
Nastassja Kinski and the Serpent
Marilyn Monroe “For hours she danced and sang and flirted and did this thing- she did Marilyn Monroe. And then there was the inevitable drop. She sat in the corner like a child.�
The Duchess and Duke of Windsor Intrigued by celebrity obsessions Portraits to show real personality Photos are fiction
1979-1984
In the American West
Sandra Bennett, Twelve Year Old, Rocky Ford, Colorado, August 23, 1980 Hated photo, felt exposed Photographer gets final say in what story to tell
Billy Mudd, Trucker, Alto, Texas, May 7, 1981 White backgrounds, no props, no light Connection between subject and photographer
Ronald Fischer, Beekeeper Photos reveal character and personality
Andy Warhol Controversial art, too invasive Believed art should disturb
Jacob Israel Avedon Debate of hostility or love