The mission of photography is to explain man to man and each man to himself.

Edward Steichen

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Topic

Photography Purpose of art

Speaker

Edward Steichen

Medium

Speech

Language

English

Time

1972 1970s 20th century

Occupation

Photographer

From

United States

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Citation

Steichen, Edward. Speech in New York City. 90th Birthday Party c. 27 Mar. 1969, Plaza Hotel, New York City, NY, USA.

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