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Analog color photo of New York building The Flatiron by Edward Steichen. Rare analog photograph becomes second most expensive ever sold
© Edward Steichen

News • Fine Art

Rare photo of New York becomes second most expensive ever sold

A rare analog photograph of New York City, captured in 1904 by Edward Steichen, has become the second most expensive ever sold, reaching a figure of $11.8 million dollars at a Christie's auction this week.

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color landscape travel photo of indian temple and man by Jens Benninghofen
© Jens Benninghofen
color photography by Jamel Shabazz, subway, train, rush hour, nyc, 1980
© Jamel Shabazz

Profile • Street

Jamel Shabazz: The eye of NYC’s Streets

World-renowned Brooklyn-born photographer, Jamel Shabazz has spent the last four decades capturing the essence of life in his home city.

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Mitch Epstein street photography, India
© Mitch Epstein

Exhibition • Fine Art

Les Rencontres d’Arles

Les Rencontres d’Arles, the world's premier multi-venue photography festival returns to the southern French town for the 53rd time this summer.

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