Why is Erwin Blumenfeld, whose vision helped to shape modern photography, forgotten today?
The shocking story of Erwin Blumenfeld, who survived two world wars to become one of the world’s most highly paid fashion photographers.
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Yet after his mysterious death in 1969, his name is little known today, possibly due to his unconventional lifestyle and the family intrigues that have plagued his legacy. Is there a reason his name has been erased from photographic history?
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