John Szarkowski

John Szarkowski was a renowned American photographer and influential photography curator. He led the photography department at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York for over 30 years, where he shaped public appreciation and understanding of photography's artistic potential. Szarkowski was known for his insightful exhibitions and writings that highlighted the creative possibilities of photography, elevating it to an art form alongside painting and sculpture. His work helped launch the careers of many notable photographers and deepened the cultural significance of photographic art in the 20th century.