Aaron Siskind
1903 - 1991
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Biography
Aaron Siskind (1903-1991) was an American photographer known for his innovative approach to capturing the abstract details and textures of everyday objects. He initially trained as a social worker but found his true passion in photography after studying under Harry Callahan. Siskind's work often focused on close-up shots of peeling paint, weathered walls, and found objects, transforming them into mesmerizing compositions. His unique visual language and dedication to exploring the beauty in the mundane solidified his reputation as a groundbreaking figure in photography.
Famous Quotes (5)
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We look at the world and see what we have learned to believe is there. We have been conditioned to expect... but, as photographers, we must learn to relax our beliefs.
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Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever... it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.
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A good photograph is one that communicates a fact, touches the heart and leaves the viewer a changed person for having seen it. It is, in a word, effective.
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When I make a photograph, I often have the feeling that I am making a discovery – as if the subject is revealing itself to me and I with my camera am capturing it.
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We look at the world and see what we have learned to believe is there. We have been conditioned to expect... but, as photographers, we must learn to relax our beliefs.