The Charmed Studio Podcast for Artists

Diane Arbus: 4 Little-Known Facts About Her Life That Can Make You a Better, More Successfull Artist

Episode Summary

Did you know Arbus loved studying mythology or that one of her favorite books was Alice in Wonderland? Come discover more about this genius who radically redirected the trajectory of modern photography.

Episode Notes

To leave a comment or a question, or to see Arbus images, pop over to the original blog post Diane Arbus: 4 Little-Known Facts About Her Life That Can Make You a Better, More Successful Artist.

To read more about the benefits of shooting for quantity over quality when it comes to art, read about the study in my post:  Is it Common for Artists to Have ADHD?Inspiring and Supportive Stories From Artists On How They Thrive Despite ADHD.

Go here to eyeball the photos of Graciella Iturbide. https://www.artnet.com/artists/graciela-iturbide/

Thoughtful documentary on Arbus featuring her daughter Doon, made in 1971. Well worth a watch.

Here is a good Diane Arbus biography by Bosworth to start your own research and form your own opinions on Arbus.

Episode Transcription

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