Alfred Stieglitz

1. Alfred Stieglitz was an American photographer and art promoter who worked to make photography an accepted art form. He also ran art galleries in New York in the early 1900s.

2. This photo (shown left), "Old and New New York," was taken by Alfred Stieglitz and is my personal favorite of his. The composition is interesting and eye-catching - with dark, old buildings in the foreground and a larger, new building being constructed in the background, highlighted by the bright sky. The difference between light and dark, old and new demonstrates how the city was constantly changing and being refined.
3. Stieglitz was in a relationship with famous painter Georgia O'Keeffe. One of her paintings, "Blue and Green Music," can be seen below-right.