"The acquisition includes sets and portfolios from Epstein's major series, from early street photographs and images from road trips across the United States to more recent projects such as A Language of New York and Family Business."
"Mitch Epstein is considered among the most important US photographers of his generation, developing a wide-ranging practice that spans from documentary observation to more contemplative, large-format work."
"His influence also stems in part from his early adoption of color photography at a time when it was still gaining acceptance in a fine art photography community that prioritized black-and-white imagery."
The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, has acquired 1,261 photographs by Mitch Epstein, marking the largest institutional collection of his work. The donation includes various series from his five-decade career, featuring early street photographs, road trip images, and recent projects like A Language of New York and American Power. Epstein's work documents the intersection of nature and urban environments, showcasing his significant contributions to contemporary photography and his early adoption of color photography.
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