In the late 1990s and early 2000s, I made several visits to the Netherlands. I had good reason to. In addition to new museums opening up--Huis Marseilles and Foam in…
Read MoreJacques-Henri Lartigue was an amateur, but one with unique vision. His childlike enthusiasm enabled him to capture his century and those around him with joy and love.
According to the…
Read MoreBesides historical and aesthetic considerations, most photography collectors ultimately will face the real economic issue of both buying and selling images.
Few of us merely inherit a collection and then pass…
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