Minor (portrait of Minor White) c. 1973

Curator: Gus Kayafas created this compelling portrait, titled "Minor," depicting Minor White. The softened focus lends it a very intimate feel. Editor: It's interesting how Kayafas uses a dreamlike quality. White's hazy presence almost suggests a transition between states, maybe even a symbolic passing. Curator: Considering White's own deep engagement with spirituality and photography, reading this portrait through the lens of symbolic transition makes sense. His influence on photography was transformative, pushing beyond documentation toward personal and spiritual expression. Editor: That context is key. The subtle blurring, the choice of black and white—they all contribute to the feeling of reverence, don't you think? It feels less like a straightforward portrait and more like an act of remembering. Curator: Exactly, and the image's ethereal nature speaks volumes about how we perceive legacies, and the intersection of art, identity, and memory. Editor: It certainly leaves me pondering the lasting power of an image to encapsulate a life and its influence.