Streetwise Robert Frank and The Americans

Discover the impact of Robert Frank s book The Americans and its influence on 1960s photography. Streetwise builds on Swiss photographer Robert Frank s snapshot aesthetic, which gained attention following the release of his groundbreaking book, The Americans in 1959. Frank s focus on a more personal documentary style influenced a new generation of photographers, including legendaries such as Diane Arbus, Lee Friedlander, Jerry Berndt, RuthMarion Baruch, Garry Winogrand, Bruce Davidson, Danny Lyon and Ernest Withers. Streetwise is open February 5 May 15, 2011 at the Museum of Photographic Arts.