I want to photograph the considerable ceremonies of our present. I want to gather them, like somebody's grandmother putting up preserves, because they will have been so beautiful.
Diane ArbusRead
Lately I've been struck with how I really love what you can't see in a photograph. An actual physical darkness. And it's very thrilling for me to see darkness again.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects on the beauty and thrill found in unseen aspects of life, particularly in darkness.
Diane Arbus expresses her fascination with the elements of life that are not visible in photographs. She suggests that there is something profound and thrilling about experiencing 'actual physical darkness'βa metaphor for the hidden, complex aspects of human existence that raw imagery cannot capture. This idea also speaks to the emotional and psychological depths that remain unseen, which can evoke strong feelings and inspire deeper understanding.
Themes
DarknessPhotographyBeautyEmotionInvisibility
In practice
Example use cases
During an art exhibit discussion, one could use this quote to highlight the power of unseen emotions in art.
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Diane ArbusRead
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