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“To me documentary photography means making a picture so that the viewer doesn’t think about the man who made the picture. At its esthetic core is very old tradition in art: naturalism. And its purpose is to document all facets of social relationships.”

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Aaron Siskind
Aaron Siskind

Aaron Siskind was a renowned American photographer, born on December 4, 1903, and passed away on February 8, 1991. His work is known for its unique perspective and profound understanding of photographic art, which had a significant impact on the development of 20th-century photography. more

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