Lillian Bassman: Bazaar and Beyond

Lillian Bassman radicalized fashion photography as early as the 1940s by treating her prints as true paintings. Far from the frozen images of the time, this visionary creator manipulated her negatives in the darkroom, playing with blur and extreme contrasts to capture the ethereal elegance of the silhouettes. Her ethereal images, long remained in the shadows before being rediscovered, testify to a bold aesthetic that redefined the codes of glamour and femininity. New York is hosting an exceptional selection of these iconic works, illustrating how the artist transformed the editorial commission into a pure and mysterious form of artistic expression. This vibrant tribute to a major figure in the image is accessible from March 2 to July 26, 2026.