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Diane Arbus 1956.     This photo is in the current exhibit. ©

Twins. Roselle, NJ. By Diane Arbus.

By Paul Goldfinger, Photography editor @Blogfinger.

Diane Arbus (1923-1971) is considered to be one of the most important and controversial female photographers in the last century. This exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art will be shown in the new Met Breuer building where modern art will be exhibited.  It will be shown from July 12- November 27.  There will be more than 100 photographs from her early work (1956-1962)  Arbus was known for her “idiosyncratic style and approach for which she has been recognized, praised, criticized and copied the world over.”  Most of her images were obtained in New York City.

Giant and his parents. Bronx, NY 1970. ©

She liked to photograph people on the margins of society such as circus performers, dwarfs, transgenders and nudists.  She had been married to Alan Arbus who played the psychiatrist on the TV comedy MASH.  Diane Arbus committed suicide at age 48.

TONY BENNETT   (Tony B. just turned 90 years old)