How Edward Steichen Championed The Medium of Photography As Fine Art

Journalist Christina Cacouris sits down with curator of photography and museum director William A. Ewing to discuss the extraordinary portfolio of fashion photographer and painter Edward Steichen. The pair trace Steichen's lauded career from his pictorialist paintings to his portraits of anyone who was someone while also touching on the groundbreaking photography he produced under the wing of Condé Nast. Established in November 2000, SHOWstudio is an award-winning fashion website, founded and directed by Nick Knight, that has defined the manner in which fashion is presented via the Internet. A pioneer of fashion film and live fashion broadcasting, SHOWstudio is now recognised as the leading force behind these mediums, offering a unique platform to nurture and encourage fashion to engage with moving image in the digital age. In its documentation of fashion and the arts, SHOWstudio has collaborated with pop culture icons and creatives including Tracey Emin, Lady Gaga, John Galliano, Kate Moss, Alexander McQueen, Charles Jeffrey, Gareth Pugh and many more. Visit SHOWstudio: http://showstudio.com/​ Explore our channel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/showstudio Twitter: https://twitter.com/SHOWstudio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SHOWstudio Shop our selection of art and books: https://shop.showstudio.com/​ #fashion #edwardsteichen #nickknight