Sally Mann

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I love the fact she photographs what she loves (which is her family), and does it how she wants - in defiance of more conservative judgements

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https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy...-s-photographs-children-viewers-uncomfortable


http://www.artnet.com/artists/sally-mann/

More opinion pieces, less picture archives:
https://www.npr.org/2011/02/17/133595585/from-lens-to-photo-sally-mann-captures-her-love

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2010/may/29/sally-mann-naked-dead

https://www.vogue.com/article/sally-mann-immediate-family-reissue-memoir-hold-still

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/07/sally-mann/395240/

https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/05/sally-mann-hold-still-interview

Her own opinion article in New York Times Magazine:
https://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/04/19/magazine/the-cost-of-sally-manns-exposure.html

Enjoy
Regards, Art
 

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I recently read her autobiography (of sorts) "Hold Still" -- interesting insights into her, her family, and her family's background, as well as her thoughts on photography etc. Clearly she loves her home in SW Virginia! I recommend the book, if you're looking for more.
 

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I agree with Trask. Excellent book and well worth the read if you get a chance.

EDIT - With reference to the initial article referenced by the OP. Social Justice Warriors everywhere continue to insist on telling everyone what they can and cannot view in public. In addition to being a bit scary it is also pretty pathetic how some feel that their very narrow perspectives and mores must be shared by all of society. Our book burning past continues to simmer just barely beneath the surface.
 
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A few years ago she was in town to talk about the release of her book and I went to the event and it was packed

Over 700 people showed up and she was fabulous

I bought the book and stood in line for a long time to have it signed (which is rare for me) but even at that moment she was terrific. Was gracious ' looked people in the eye and had a guick word for each. Which considering how many people stood in line was a feat in itselg
 

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+ whatever on the book, it's a very good read.

She gave a talk at in Putney VT a few years back at the school she attended in her early years, well attended and well received, so I hear, I wasn't able to make it unfortunately.
I guess her "transgressions" there were easier to forgive once she became famous
 

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I think most photographers and artists could learn something from reading Hold Still.

She had a nice show last year in NYC - large format color images of Cy Twombley's studio.
 

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agreed Hold Still is a great book, no doubt. her Immediate Family book is a must-have also I think. Her later work I find harder to get into, it's still nice but just speaks on a different level (more subtle maybe?)
 

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The thing that most interested me was the reproduction of some of her early 35-mm negatives. She couldn’t consistently wind the film on the developing reels, either.
 

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She is one of my all-time favorites. I show the documentary "What Remains" to my class nearly every semester. Really great insight into the ups and downs of being an artist.
 

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Sally Mann: "Damaged Child"

Sally Mann, Damaged Child, 1984

Sally Mann (American, b. 1951) Damaged Child, 1984 Gelatin silver enlargement print 20 x 24 inches Edition of 25
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DAMAGED CHILD, 1984
Gelatin silver enlargement print


Dorthea Lange: "Damaged Child"

Dorothea LangeDamaged Child, Shacktown, Elm Grove, OklahomaAugust 1936​


just a reminder of the pictures:
 

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Different and interesting approaches to a sensitive subject.
 
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