Light, camera … razor blades?! How photography became an art form – in pictures
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Key context: <p>A new exhibition – <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/oct/19/light-and-magic-birth-of-art-photography-review-a-rhapsodic-show">which the Guardian gave five stars</a> – tells the story of the birth of art photography. Here are some of the most astounding images, along with tales of the strange techniques that made them</p><p></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2026/oct/21/light-camera-razor-blades-how-photography-became-an-art-form-in-pictures-light-and-magic-birth-of-art-photography-tate-modern">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
A new exhibition – which the Guardian gave five stars – tells the story of the birth of art photography. Here are some of the most astounding images, along with tales of the strange techniques that made them Continue reading...
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