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William Eggleston Biography William Eggleston (American, b.1939) is a photographer who played a pivotal role in elevating color photography to a revered art form suitable for gallery display. Known for his democratic approach to photography, William Eggleston captures the beauty in everyday scenes and objects that often go unnoticed, such as storefronts, cars, and buildings. His work monumentalizes these subjects, imbuing them with a significance that challenges traditional notions of artistry.

Born and raised in the South, William Eggleston grew up in a creative environment as the son of an engineer and a local judge. His early years... View artist page

Irving Penn Biography Irving Penn, an American photographer most notably known for his more than sixty years of work and sophisticated fashion images in numerous issues of Vogue magazine, was born in Plainfield, New Jersey. His rise in art and photography began when he first attended the Philadelphia Museum School of Industrial Arts in 1934. While he initially viewed himself as an aspiring painter, his career course shifted when he began studying design with Alexey Brodovitch, his teacher and mentor. During his time studying with Brodovitch, Irving Penn studied painting, drawing, industrial arts, and graphics. This encounter ultimately allowed Irving... View artist page