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This article is about American Photographer Harold Feinstein and his prolific career as a social documentarian and artist.

Biography

Harold Feinstein was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1931. At the age of 15 he began photographing and by 19 he was considered a young prodigy in the field, having his work purchased by Edward Steichen for the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) His career has spanned the greater part of the twentieth century, from his most notable work documenting Coney Island, New York, to his more recent color photographs of Flowers and seashells. His portfolios cover an expansive range of subject matters beyond these, including his photo essays from the Korean War, documentary street work, nudes, landscapes, and still life.

In his early years, Feinstein collaborated closely with W. Eugene Smith, for whom he did the extensive layout of Smith's famous "Pittsburgh Essay." Smith said of Feinstein's work, "He is one of the very few photographers I have known, or have been influenced by, with the ability to reveal the familiar to me in a beautifully new, in a strong and honest way."

He is considered one of the great photographers of the "New York School" era. A time between the 1930's to 1960's of young photographers that captured the essence and turbulent changes in 20th century New York City.

Permanent Collections

Feistein's work is in permanent collections in Museum of Modern Art, the International Center of Photography, the George Eastman House, the Museum of Photographic Arts, the Musee d'Art Moderne, and the Museum for the City of New York. His portfolios, photo essays, and articles have been published in major periodicals around the world including, LIFE, Aperture, Audubon, Connoisseur, L'Illustriazione, and Popular Photography.

Gallery Representation

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