Garry Winogrand

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Garry Winogrand

(1928 – 1984)




A street photographer from the Bronx, New York, known for his portrayal of American life, and its social issues, in the mid-20th century. Though he photographed in Los Angeles and elsewhere, Winogrand was essentially a New York photographer.

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An interesting quote from Garry Winogrand in the context of Vivian Maier's attitude to her own photography :

"I have a burning desire to see what things look like photographed by me." - GW said when he was asked why he takes photographs.