Lillian Bassman, A Report to Skeptics, Suzy Parker, New York, Harper's Bazaar, April 1952
Published by The Baffler, this article by Philip Gefter examines the work of Lillian Bassman, tracing how her fashion photography blurred the line between commercial imagery and fine art through its emphasis on abstraction, mood, and feminine subjectivity. The piece situates Bassman’s career within the history of mid-century fashion media and her later rediscovery, highlighting the enduring influence of her experimental darkroom techniques and visual style.
22 April 2026
