Lisette Model

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Lisette Model conceived of photography as a job, not a mission. She made New York City, the American Dream, and its underprivileged the object of her sharp and unflinching gaze. He r way of subordinating the medium and technique to the point of view is one of her defining characteristics, while her dual career as a creator and teacher influenced an entire generation of young photographers. "Shoot from the gut," Model always said. This catalog reviews the most important stages of her career, while also highlighting the enduring relevance of her street photography, her everyday life, which is simultaneously social and individualistic, bittersweet, just like the American Dream it portrays. Condition: Excellent, very slight marks on back cover Show more