Paul Strand – an introduction

In a career that spanned almost the entire 20th century, Paul Strand is famous for delving in to the heart of small communities, capturing a sense of authenticity and telling the stories of the people and places that he visited through his photography. Martin Barnes, senior curator of photographs at the V&A, discusses the significance of Paul Strand's work.

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