Diane Arbus's Early Career Explored at Met Breuer
The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York has mounted an exhibition of over 100 photographs by Diane Arbus (1923–1971), focusing on her early career from 1956 to 1962. The works, many previously unseen, were shot in New York City locations including Times Square, the Lower East Side, and Coney Island. Arbus, known for her portraits of marginalized individuals such as dwarfs, giants, cross-dressers, and circus performers, captured the humanity and dignity of her subjects. The Met holds Arbus's archive, donated by her daughters in 2007.
Key facts
- Over 100 photographs by Diane Arbus are on display at the Met Breuer in New York.
- The exhibition covers Arbus's early career from 1956 to 1962.
- Most of the exhibited works have never been shown publicly before.
- The photographs are set in New York City locations including Times Square, the Lower East Side, and Coney Island.
- Diane Arbus lived and died in New York City.
- Arbus is known for portraits of dwarfs, giants, cross-dressers, and circus performers.
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art houses Arbus's archive, donated by her daughters in 2007.
Entities
Artists
- Diane Arbus
Institutions
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Met Breuer
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Times Square
- Lower East Side
- Coney Island