Alfred Stieglitz

Visual Arts United States 1864 – 1946 103 quotes

Pictorialist turned modernist, promoting photography as fine art.

Quotes by Alfred Stieglitz

I have always believed in the power of art to change the world.

291 Magazine 1917

The artist must be true to himself, no matter what the cost.

Interview 1910

My photographs are a reflection of my inner self.

Camera Work 1907

I am a photographer, but I am also a human being.

Interview 1934

The greatest challenge for an artist is to remain true to his vision.

Interview 1910

I have always been drawn to the unconventional, the experimental.

291 Magazine 1917

Photography is a language, and I am trying to speak it as clearly as possible.

Camera Work 1902

I want to make photographs that are timeless, that will speak to future generations.

Camera Work 1907

The true artist is always searching, always experimenting.

Interview 1910

My work is a journey, a continuous exploration.

Interview 1934

I believe in the power of the photograph to reveal the hidden truths of the world.

Camera Work 1902

The camera is a magic box that can capture moments in time.

Camera Work 1907

I am not interested in imitating reality, but in interpreting it.

Interview 1910

My photographs are a dialogue between myself and the world.

Camera Work 1907

The artist must be a visionary, a prophet.

291 Magazine 1917

I have always been fascinated by the interplay of light and shadow.

Camera Work 1902

Photography is a way of seeing, a way of understanding.

Camera Work 1907

I want my photographs to be a mirror of my soul.

Interview 1934

The true work of art is a revelation.

Interview 1910

I am a seeker of truth, and photography is my tool.

Camera Work 1902