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Noted 19th-century Photo Dealer and Expert Robert Hershkowitz Passes away

Robert Hershkowitz, one of the most preeminent and knowledgeable 19th-century photography dealers and scholars, passed away on Friday, March 27th at the age of 81.

Originally from New York, he and…

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Body Parts

By Matt Damsker

While the tradition of exploring the human body in both painting and photography leans strongly toward the fully depicted nude, photography has outmaneuvered painting when it comes to…

Collecting Resources

Cindy Sherman's Film Stills: An Evaluation Nearly 30 Years Later

"She's good enough to be a real actress."

--Andy Warhol, n.d.

"Cindy Sherman's Film Stills are the best of my generation."

--Richard Prince, May 5, 2007 email

Almost 30 years after its completion, Cindy…

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