“I've worked out of a series of no's. No to exquisite light, no to apparent compositions, no to the seduction of poses or narrative. And all these no's force me to the 'yes.' I have a white background. I have the person I'm interested in and the thing that happens between us.”

About Richard Avedon

Photographer • American

Richard Avedon was a highly influential American fashion and fine art photographer. His work helped define America's image of style, beauty, and culture for the latter half of the 20th century. Avedon was known for his...