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“If you want to be a creative person, then you’re gonna have to be creative in how you put your career together. There isn’t a path. Part of the creativity is making your path.”

Quote by Alec Soth

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Alec Soth

Alec Soth is a celebrated photographer known for his conceptual and narrative-driven work. Born in 1969, Soth's photography often explores themes of isolation, memory, and the American landscape. His distinctive style, characterized by long exposure and a focus on the human figure, has earned him international acclaim. more

“In assembling this group of portraits of women, I'm aware that I'm treading on dangerous ground. When I was in college, I learned to be distrustful of men's depictions of women. I remember seeing Garry Winogrand's book Women Are Beautiful in the school library and being shocked that it hadn't been defaced for its blatant objectification of women. But looking back, maybe I was too harsh. Whether one photographs men or women, it is always a form of objectification. Whatever you say about Winogrand, his depiction was honest.”