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“I take more to the subject than to my ideas about it. I am not interested in any idea I have had, the subject is so demanding and so important.”

Quote by Lee Friedlander

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Lee Friedlander

Lee Friedlander, born on July 14, 1934, is a renowned American photographer known for his unique perspective and profound insights into American culture. His work spans various genres including portraiture, landscape, and urban photography, and his style is considered a representative of postmodernism. more

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