Superlative Photography as Fine Art

Photography has a sure way of placing you “in the moment”. And there’s lots of “moments” to be had when you visit the Aipad Photography Show at the Armory over the next few days. While attending the opening on Wednesday night, I thought of how fine art photography has grown through the years, and how my taste in this type of artwork hasn’t really changed. I still love the great black and white photographs by Irving Penn, Robert Doisneau’s photojournalism, and Robert Mapplethorpe’s graceful lines. At the same time, I enjoy the rawness, as well as the dreamy, romantic look that artists continue to portray in their work. All these elements certainly make it more alluring.