Richard Avedon: Among creatives highlights the work of one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, renowned for capturing the vulnerability of celebrity subjects and creative icons.

Born in New York and with an early interest in photography, Avedon first gained prominence as a fashion photographer by working for Harper’s Bazaar magazine. As the scope of his career broadened, he trained his lens on many of the most influential figures of his time, among them fellow creative people from the fields of art, music, literature, film, and design. Through Avedon’s unflinching eye and technical prowess, their appearances and expressions become amplified for our scrutiny, prompting us to consider the gaps between their private lives and public personas. A celebrity himself, Avedon once said: “My portraits are more about me than they are about the people I photograph.” His photographs of those from creative fields, especially, reflect Avedon grappling with his own fame, morality, and legacy.

Together, Avedon’s portraiture and fashion photography showcase his unique approach to portraying artistry and foreground the ingenuity he brought to photographing people.