New York from 405 E 54th Street 1937

Alfred Stieglitz made this photograph of New York from his apartment on 54th street. You can almost feel Stieglitz at the window, with the sun or moon burning through the urban haze like a white hole. Imagine him there in his apartment, leaning into his camera to capture this view, framing the buildings, water, and sky in a soft, almost dreamy light. What was he thinking as he composed this shot? Was he reflecting on the city's growth, or perhaps searching for beauty amidst the industrial landscape? The tonal range here is really lovely; it reminds me of Gerhard Richter’s landscapes, who, in turn, reminds me of Corot. Maybe there's a conversation happening here, across time and between mediums. From Stieglitz, to Richter, to Corot, ideas keep echoing, informing how we see and express the world around us. It suggests that art-making is an ongoing dialogue, where artists build upon each other's visions, adding their own unique perspectives.