In a new exhibition, six women who shot impactful imagery for Life magazine are finally getting the credit they deserve
When Henry Luce, the owner of Time, bought Life magazine in 1936, he wanted to achieve many things. Among them, “to see man’s work — his paintings, towers and discoveries”.
What we don’t realize is his vision was partly captured by the female gaze and now, the photography of six women, who were on staff at Life, will be on view at the New York Historical Society. The exhibition, Life: Six Women Photographers, features over 70 images by the women who worked there between the 1930s and 1970s — a time when female photojournalists were a rarity.
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