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“When I was working with Robert Frank, he told me that there was absolutely no relationship between cinema and photography. I challenge that. Surely what you know as a photographer must impact how you set up your shots.”

Quote by Ralph Gibson

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Ralph Gibson is an influential American photographer born on January 16, 1939. His work is known for its unique perspective and profound thematic exploration, making him one of the key figures in the American photography scene. more

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