Diane Arbus: Portrait of a Photographer

The definitive biography of one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century. In this deeply researched and compelling portrait, Arthur Lubow traces Arbus’s remarkable evolution—from a privileged but restless young woman to a groundbreaking artist whose intimate, unsettling photographs changed the course of contemporary art.

Drawing on exclusive interviews and previously unseen letters, Lubow explores the intense personal connections Arbus forged with her subjects and the complex inner life that fueled her work. With clarity and sensitivity, he illuminates the inseparable link between Arbus’s life and her iconic images, offering a fresh, nuanced understanding of a visionary who reshaped how we see the world.