Joel Meyerowitz was born in New York City and began taking photographs in 1962. Although he has always seen himself as a street photographer in the tradition of Henri Cartier-Bresson and Robert Frank (he is the co-author of the standard work on the genre, Bystander: A History of Street Photography, 1994) he transformed the mode with his pioneering use of color.
As an early advocate of color photography (the mid-60s), Meyerowitz was instrumental in changing the attitude toward the use of color photography from one of resistance to nearly universal acceptance. Meyerowitz’s first book, Cape Light (1978), is a much-beloved classic of color photography and has sold more than 150,000 copies. And in Wild Flowers (1983), he also demonstrated a comic appreciation for the blending of nature and artifice on ordinary city streets. He later turned his attention to portraits (Redheads, 1991), and landscape (Tuscany: Inside the Light, 2003). More recently, Meyerowitz has spent three years capturing wild areas in New York City's parks. Selections from the project were exhibited at the Museum of the City of New York (2009–10), and they have been published in Legacy: The Preservation of Wilderness in New York City Parks (Aperture, 2009).
Meyerowitz was the only photographer to be given unimpeded access to Ground Zero in the wake of 9/11. The images he captured have formed the foundation of a major national archive, and an exhibition of selected images has travelled to more than 200 cities in 60 countries. Throughout his career, Meyerowitz has since produced over a dozen books, and a full survey of his career was published by Phaidon in 2010. Additionally, in 1998 he produced and directed his first film, Pop, an intimate diary of a three-week road trip made with his son, Sasha, and his aging father, Hy.
Among Meyerowitz’s first important exhibitions were those at the George Eastman House, Rochester, in 1966, and My European Trip at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, in 1968. He represented the United States at the Venice Biennale for Architecture in 2002, and he has been the recipient of over a dozen awards, including the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Deutscher Fotobuchpreis. His work can be found in many major public collections, including the Museum of Modern Art, New York; the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York; and the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York.
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St. Louis and the Arch Vintage Photograph Joel Meyerowitz Architectural Photo
By Joel Meyerowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
St. Louis and the Arch Vintage Photograph St. Louis: title, signature, dated 1977, copyright 1982, and edition 1/10 to verso. View down Walnut St. of St. Louis' city hall building. ...
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Tuscany, Roses Taverna d'Arbia, 1991
By Joel Meyerowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
Meyerowitz first drew acclaim for his remarkable ability to capture subtlequalities of light with the 1978 publication of Cape Light, which went on to become a color photography clas...
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St. Louis and the Arch Vintage Photograph Joel Meyerowitz Architectural Photo
By Joel Meyerowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
St. Louis and the Arch Vintage Photograph St. Louis and the Arch: titled, initialed, dated 1981, copyright 1982, and editioned 4/20 to verso. Provenance: US Bank Visual Arts Departm...
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Tuscany, Hillside, 1996
By Joel Meyerowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
Meyerowitz first drew acclaim for his remarkable ability to capture subtlequalities of light with the 1978 publication of Cape Light, which went on to become a color photography clas...
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Tuscany, Field of Poppies, 1996 Large Vintage Color Photograph C Print Signed
By Joel Meyerowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
Meyerowitz first drew acclaim for his remarkable ability to capture subtlequalities of light with the 1978 publication of Cape Light, which went on to become a color photography clas...
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Tuscany, Sleeping Woman, 1996 Large Vintage Color Photograph C-Print Signed
By Joel Meyerowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
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Tuscany, Statue, Siena 1996
By Joel Meyerowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
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Tuscany, Couple, Siena 1996
By Joel Meyerowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
Meyerowitz first drew acclaim for his remarkable ability to capture subtlequalities of light with the 1978 publication of Cape Light, which went on to become a color photography clas...
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Joel Meyerowitz Vintage Color Photograph C Print Photo Signed
By Joel Meyerowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
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Burning Field (Last Picture Show, sold out Edition of 5, Artist Proof 1/2
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Burning Field (Last Picture Show) - 2004 sold out Edition of 5, Artist Proof 2/2, 58x57cm, analog C-Print, hand-printed by the artist on Fuji Crystal Archive Paper, based on a Po...
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Faraglioni Rocks in Capri, 1974 - Capri Island Sorrento Italian Vacation Holiday
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
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Slim Aarons 'Sea Drive'
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
Slim Aarons Sea Drive, 1967 40 x 60 inches Chromogenic Lambda print Estate stamped and hand numbered edition of 150 with certificate of authenticity. Film producer Kevin McClory ta...
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Saint Tropez Boucherie, August 1971 - Nude Women Portrait French Riviera Fashion
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
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Spring Break, 1950s - Bonita Springs Palm Beach Florida Students Spring Break
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
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Cryo IX by Luca Marziale - Landscape photography, Abraham Lake, Canada, ice
By Luca Marziale
Located in Paris, FR
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Giacomo Montegazza, 1983 - Italian Lakes Photograph Italian Garden Photograph
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
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Slim Aarons 'Zermatt Skiing' - Mid-century Modern Photography
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
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Lido Life, 1957 - Venice Lido Venice Lagoon Pool Italian Cultural Heritage
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
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Rosegarden II (Suburbia), analog, mounted - 21st Century, Polaroid, Contemporary
By Stefanie Schneider
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
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Slim Aarons 'Lounging In Verbier'
By Slim Aarons
Located in New York, NY
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Monte Carlo, 1952 - Classic Italian Riva Watercraft Monaco Waters French Riviera
By Slim Aarons
Located in Brighton, GB
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St. Louis and the Arch Vintage Photograph Joel Meyerowitz Architectural Photo
By Joel Meyerowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
St. Louis and the Arch Vintage Photograph Title, initials, dated 1977, copyright 1982, and edition B/J on verso Provenance: US Bank Visual Arts Department identification sticker. Mercantile Trust Company tag to frame. Image: 15 x 19 in. (16 X 20), frames: 22 1/2 x 28 1/2 in Meyerowitz first drew acclaim for his remarkable ability to capture subtle qualities of light with the 1978 publication of Cape Light, which went on to become a color photography classic. Joel Meyerowitz (born March 6, 1938) is a street photographer, and portrait and landscape photographer. He began photographing in color in 1962 and was an early advocate of the use of color during a time when there was significant resistance to the idea of color photography as serious art. In the early 1970s he taught the first color course at the Cooper Union in New York City where many of today's renowned color photographers studied with him. Inspired by seeing Robert Frank at work, Meyerowitz quit his job as an art director at an advertising agency and took to the streets of New York City with a 35mm camera and black-and-white film, alongside Garry Winogrand, Tony Ray-Jones, Lee Friedlander, Tod Papageorge...
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St. Louis and the Arch Vintage Photograph Joel Meyerowitz Architectural Photo
By Joel Meyerowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
St. Louis and the Arch Vintage Photograph Bridge/River/Man: Titled, dated 1977, neg. #107, and edition 2/15 on verso Provenance: US Bank Visual Arts Department identification sticker. Mercantile Trust Company tag to frame. Image: 15 x 19 in. (16 X 20), frames: 22 1/2 x 28 1/2 in Meyerowitz first drew acclaim for his remarkable ability to capture subtle qualities of light with the 1978 publication of Cape Light, which went on to become a color photography classic. Joel Meyerowitz (born March 6, 1938) is a street photographer, and portrait and landscape photographer. He began photographing in color in 1962 and was an early advocate of the use of color during a time when there was significant resistance to the idea of color photography as serious art. In the early 1970s he taught the first color course at the Cooper Union in New York City where many of today's renowned color photographers studied with him. Inspired by seeing Robert Frank at work, Meyerowitz quit his job as an art director at an advertising agency and took to the streets of New York City with a 35mm camera and black-and-white film, alongside Garry Winogrand, Tony Ray-Jones, Lee Friedlander, Tod Papageorge...
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St. Louis and the Arch Vintage Photograph Joel Meyerowitz Architectural Photo
By Joel Meyerowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
St. Louis and the Arch Vintage Photograph St. Louis: title, signature, dated 1977, copyright 1982, and edition 1/10 to verso. View down Walnut St. of St. Louis' city hall building. Images: 15 x 19 in. (16 X 20), frames: 22 1/2 x 28 1/2 in Meyerowitz first drew acclaim for his remarkable ability to capture subtle qualities of light with the 1978 publication of Cape Light, which went on to become a color photography classic. Joel Meyerowitz (born March 6, 1938) is a street photographer, and portrait and landscape photographer. He began photographing in color in 1962 and was an early advocate of the use of color during a time when there was significant resistance to the idea of color photography as serious art. In the early 1970s he taught the first color course at the Cooper Union in New York City where many of tod...
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St. Louis and the Arch Vintage Photograph Joel Meyerowitz Architectural Photo
By Joel Meyerowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
St. Louis and the Arch Vintage Photograph St. Louis and the Arch: titled, initialed, dated 1981, copyright 1982, and editioned 4/20 to verso. Provenance: US Bank Visual Arts Department Images: 15 x 19 in. (16 X 20), frames: 22 1/2 x 28 1/2 in Meyerowitz first drew acclaim for his remarkable ability to capture subtle qualities of light with the 1978 publication of Cape Light, which went on to become a color photography classic. Joel Meyerowitz (born March 6, 1938) is a street photographer, and portrait and landscape photographer. He began photographing in color in 1962 and was an early advocate of the use of color during a time when there was significant resistance to the idea of color photography as serious art. In the early 1970s he taught the first color course at the Cooper Union in New York City where many of tod...
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Tuscany, Roses Taverna d'Arbia, 1991
By Joel Meyerowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
Meyerowitz first drew acclaim for his remarkable ability to capture subtlequalities of light with the 1978 publication of Cape Light, which went on to become a color photography classic, selling more than 130,000 copies. This evocative new collection of images and commentary invites readers to experience the essence of Tuscany; sunlight gilding fields of ripe wheat, darkness lowering under threatening summer skies, and townspeople riding their bicycles through the dappled streets. For those who appreciate the beauty of the Italian landscape and for lovers of photography everywhere,Tuscany is a personal and loving portrait of a truly unforgettable place.Joel Meyerowitz (born March 6, 1938) is a street photographer, and portrait and landscape photographer. He began photographing in color in 1962 and was an early advocate of the use of color during a time when there was significant resistance to the idea of color photography as serious art. In the early 1970s he taught the first color course at the Cooper Union in New York City where many of today's renowned color photographers studied with him. Inspired by seeing Robert Frank at work, Meyerowitz quit his job as an art director at an advertising agency and took to the streets of New York City with a 35mm camera and black-and-white film, alongside Garry Winogrand, Tony Ray...
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Tuscany, Window, 1996 Large Vintage Color Photograph C Print Signed
By Joel Meyerowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
Meyerowitz first drew acclaim for his remarkable ability to capture subtlequalities of light with the 1978 publication of Cape Light, which went on to become a color photography classic, selling more than 130,000 copies. This evocative new collection of images and commentary invites readers to experience the essence of Tuscany; sunlight gilding fields of ripe wheat, darkness lowering under threatening summer skies, and townspeople riding their bicycles through the dappled streets. For those who appreciate the beauty of the Italian landscape and for lovers of photography everywhere,Tuscany is a personal and loving portrait of a truly unforgettable place.Joel Meyerowitz (born March 6, 1938) is a street photographer, and portrait and landscape photographer. He began photographing in color in 1962 and was an early advocate of the use of color during a time when there was significant resistance to the idea of color photography as serious art. In the early 1970s he taught the first color course at the Cooper Union in New York City where many of today's renowned color photographers studied with him. Inspired by seeing Robert Frank at work, Meyerowitz quit his job as an art director at an advertising agency and took to the streets of New York City with a 35mm camera and black-and-white film, alongside Garry Winogrand, Tony Ray...
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Tuscany, Sleeping Woman, 1996 Large Vintage Color Photograph C-Print Signed
By Joel Meyerowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
Meyerowitz first drew acclaim for his remarkable ability to capture subtlequalities of light with the 1978 publication of Cape Light, which went on to become a color photography classic, selling more than 130,000 copies. This evocative new collection of images and commentary invites readers to experience the essence of Tuscany; sunlight gilding fields of ripe wheat, darkness lowering under threatening summer skies, and townspeople riding their bicycles through the dappled streets. For those who appreciate the beauty of the Italian landscape and for lovers of photography everywhere,Tuscany is a personal and loving portrait of a truly unforgettable place.Joel Meyerowitz (born March 6, 1938) is a street photographer, and portrait and landscape photographer. He began photographing in color in 1962 and was an early advocate of the use of color during a time when there was significant resistance to the idea of color photography as serious art. In the early 1970s he taught the first color course at the Cooper Union in New York City where many of today's renowned color photographers studied with him. Inspired by seeing Robert Frank at work, Meyerowitz quit his job as an art director at an advertising agency and took to the streets of New York City with a 35mm camera and black-and-white film, alongside Garry Winogrand, Tony Ray...
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Tuscany, Couple, Siena 1996
By Joel Meyerowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
Meyerowitz first drew acclaim for his remarkable ability to capture subtlequalities of light with the 1978 publication of Cape Light, which went on to become a color photography clas...
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Tuscany, Field of Poppies, 1996 Large Vintage Color Photograph C Print Signed
By Joel Meyerowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
Meyerowitz first drew acclaim for his remarkable ability to capture subtlequalities of light with the 1978 publication of Cape Light, which went on to become a color photography classic, selling more than 130,000 copies. This evocative new collection of images and commentary invites readers to experience the essence of Tuscany; sunlight gilding fields of ripe wheat, darkness lowering under threatening summer skies, and townspeople riding their bicycles through the dappled streets. For those who appreciate the beauty of the Italian landscape and for lovers of photography everywhere,Tuscany is a personal and loving portrait of a truly unforgettable place.Joel Meyerowitz (born March 6, 1938) is a street photographer, and portrait and landscape photographer. He began photographing in color in 1962 and was an early advocate of the use of color during a time when there was significant resistance to the idea of color photography as serious art. In the early 1970s he taught the first color course at the Cooper Union in New York City where many of today's renowned color photographers studied with him. Inspired by seeing Robert Frank at work, Meyerowitz quit his job as an art director at an advertising agency and took to the streets of New York City with a 35mm camera and black-and-white film, alongside Garry Winogrand, Tony Ray...
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Tuscany, Hillside, 1996
By Joel Meyerowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
Meyerowitz first drew acclaim for his remarkable ability to capture subtlequalities of light with the 1978 publication of Cape Light, which went on to become a color photography classic, selling more than 130,000 copies. This evocative new collection of images and commentary invites readers to experience the essence of Tuscany; sunlight gilding fields of ripe wheat, darkness lowering under threatening summer skies, and townspeople riding their bicycles through the dappled streets. For those who appreciate the beauty of the Italian landscape and for lovers of photography everywhere,Tuscany is a personal and loving portrait of a truly unforgettable place.Joel Meyerowitz (born March 6, 1938) is a street photographer, and portrait and landscape photographer. He began photographing in color in 1962 and was an early advocate of the use of color during a time when there was significant resistance to the idea of color photography as serious art. In the early 1970s he taught the first color course at the Cooper Union in New York City where many of today's renowned color photographers studied with him. Inspired by seeing Robert Frank at work, Meyerowitz quit his job as an art director at an advertising agency and took to the streets of New York City with a 35mm camera and black-and-white film, alongside Garry Winogrand, Tony Ray...
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Tuscany, Statue, Siena 1996
By Joel Meyerowitz
Located in Surfside, FL
Meyerowitz first drew acclaim for his remarkable ability to capture subtlequalities of light with the 1978 publication of Cape Light, which went on to become a color photography clas...
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New York City, 1965
By Joel Meyerowitz
Located in New York, NY
New York City, 1965 1965/printer later Signed in black ink, verso Archival pigment print 6 x 6 inches (15.24 x 15.24 cm), sheet 3.25 x 5.5 inches (8.3 x 14 cm), image This work i...
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