Photographer Sally Mann discusses her new book "Art Work," a follow-up to her National Book Award finalist memoir "Hold Still." In the interview with Cultured, Mann reflects on her career, her black-and-white imagery of family and the Southern landscape, and her shift to digital photography. She shares insights on the changing photography landscape, the melding of art and commerce, and her hopes for the next generation of artists.
This matters because Mann is a celebrated figure in photography, named "America's Best Photographer" by Time in 2001, with works held by major institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Her candid reflections on aging, self-doubt, and the evolution of photography offer a rare, personal perspective from an artist who has continually pushed boundaries and divided critics, making the book a significant contribution to art literature and discourse.