Through the Eyes of Richard Avedon-New York Times Feature

I came across a really interesting audio slide show featured by the New York Times the other day on the work of Richard Avedon. Click here to view the show. A collection of Avedon's work is now on display at the International Center of Photography. You can also read an article (New York Times) about his work and career here. The exhibit titled "Avedon Fashion 1944-2000," is on display from May 15-September 6.

Richard Avedon started his career shortly after WW2 and revolutionized the way the world saw women. Rather than show models static and stationary, Avedon had them moving, laughing and expressing emotion for the camera. Throughout his career he worked for Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Life, and the New Yorker. One of his passions was self portraiture and he explored a variety of subjects. The movie Funny Face starring Audrey Hepburn and Fred Astaire is loosely based on the life of Avedon.

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