Arnold Newman

Arnold Newman was an American photographer, known for his pioneering work in portrait photography.

Newman was born in New York City and began his photography career in the 1930s, working as a freelance photographer for various magazines. He gained recognition for his portraits of artists and intellectuals, including Pablo Picasso, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Albert Einstein. Newman's approach to portrait photography was revolutionary, as he moved away from the traditional posed portraits and instead created images that captured the essence of his subjects' personalities and professions. He often included objects or settings related to the person's work, which added context and depth to the images. Newman's work has had a profound influence on portrait photography, and he is considered one of the most important photographers of the 20th century. His images have been exhibited in major museums around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art and the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.