The purpose of art is to raise people to a higher level of awareness than they would otherwise attain on their own.

To me photography must suggest, not insist or explain.

After twenty years you can begin to be sure of what camera will do.

The purpose of art is to raise people to a higher level of awareness than they would otherwise attain on their own.

The wall, safe haven for what is forbidden, gives a voice to all those who would, without it, be condemned to silence

André Kertész has two qualities that are essential for a great photographer: an insatiable curiosity about the world, about people, and about life, and a precise sense of form.

Photography in our time leaves us with a grave responsibility. While we are playing in our studios with broken flowerpots, oranges, nude studies and still lifes, one day we know that we will be brought to account: life is passing before our eyes without our ever having seen a thing.