Alfred Stieglitz 1922

This is a photograph of Alfred Stieglitz by Paul Strand. It's a gelatin silver print. Look at Stieglitz's expression—his brow is furrowed, his eyes are intense, and one hand is raised to his face as if in thought or contemplation. You know, I can really relate. I feel like I can almost sense Strand’s presence behind the camera, patiently observing and waiting for the right moment to capture Stieglitz’s essence. Did Strand direct him to pose like that, or was it a candid moment? I like to imagine them both working together, kindred spirits. I think of other artists who have made portraits of their friends or mentors. I think this image celebrates the deep artistic conversations that nourish and inspire us. It is a reminder of the collective spirit of art-making. You know, the back and forth of ideas, the inspiration that sparks when we're in dialogue.