The Photographer

 

For more than 40 years, photographer Robert Whitman has worked on numerous books focusing on artists, including Prince and Mikhail Baryshinikov. Noted actor Viggo Mortensen published his book called Mostly People. He has also undertaken projects in Cuba, Brazil, Russia and Myanmar.

 

Whitman’s interest in photography developed out of his love of the cinema, which drove him East from Minneapolis to New York in the 1970s. He displays a unique talent for capturing movement, whether he is working in the controlled atmosphere of the studio, or simply walking down the street with camera in hand.

 

His affinity for street life globally, including New York City in particular, is seen in his contributions to The City: A New Yorker’s New York with their photojournalistic qualities finding the moment amid the hectic life of New York City, amplifying Kane’s writing style.