Transitional Authors 4: Harry Callahan
Photography History Francesco Coppola Photography History Francesco Coppola

Transitional Authors 4: Harry Callahan

Harry Callahan: a bright star in the firmament of American art photography and nude art too, thanks to his wife Eleanor. Another time, an otherworldly life and fast career development — if you can resist the sadness that might catch you reading this article in stark contrast of our own time and place, enjoy it!

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Transitional Authors 3: Lee Friedlander
Francesco Coppola Francesco Coppola

Transitional Authors 3: Lee Friedlander

Lee Friedlander captured everything from jazz musicians to street scenes, but his nude photography reveals the same complexity of reality he brought to all subjects. His work challenged conventions, showing the human form without idealization—intimate, layered, and enigmatic. A pioneer who proved photographers needn't limit themselves to one genre.

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