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Duane Michals, Artist of Wit and Courage

Photography critic Arthur Lubow reflects on his long-running conversations with Duane Michals, the influential American photographer known for his witty, philosophical, and often metaphysical approach to image-making. The article highlights Michals's courage in challenging conventional photography through narrative sequences, text-image combinations, and his distinctive personal style.