Gender and art

"[...] Like Cartier-Bresson and Doisneau, Arbus also integrated geometry into her composition to achieve the visual dynamic effects. It’s just that her way of arranging the subjects wasn’t as elegant as Cartier-Bresson or Doisneau. Her composition was more realistic. It brought the viewers closer to the subjects and the realities in her photographs.[...]"

Lisette Model, Fashion Show, Hotel Pierre, 1940 - 1945

Hasted Kraeutler announces Model/Arbus, the gallery's fourth annual Great Photographs of the 20th Century exhibition. This recurring program is an opportunity for collectors and the public to view important, rare, vintage photographs that would usually be restricted to a museum setting. This year's curation will exhibit photographs by Lisette Model & Diane Arbus, beginning July 9 and running through August 16, 2013.

Lisette Model (1901-1983) was a teacher, mentor and an essential influence to Diane Arbus (1923-1971), encouraging her to venture outside of her socially privileged circle, igniting her interest in people on the fringe of society. Model introduced Arbus to Hubert's Dime Museum, which was situated in a basement of Times Square, serving as an inspirational springboard and where she made some of the earliest portraits of those deemed as freaks and social outcasts

Lisette Model / Diane Arbus

Hasted Kraeutler, New York

July 9 - August 16, 2013

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