9 02 ‘ 2023   museomag 
EXHIBITION 
The resulting show features a number of portraits, 
but also natural subjects and a striking picture of New 
York’s Sixth Avenue at night dating back to 1925. When 
asked how he went about curating the show, Hans 
notes that: “When it comes to images, I always choose 
very intuitively. I think a good artwork, regardless of 
the technique or medium, instantly speaks to you.” The 
works on display caught the two artists’ attention and 
immersed them in the atmosphere of the print. 
ERWIN AND HANS ARE 
STORYTELLERS AT HEART 
Often the subjects of the photographs look straight 
into the camera like Steichen’s daughter Mary (1910- 
20), others look off to the side like Mrs Condé Nast 
(1907) or are photographed from afar, but they all tell 
a story – and Erwin and Hans are storytellers at heart, 
bound by a fascination for the narrative potential of 
images. Their selection reflects the central questions 
they address in their practice; how to sculpt and paint 
with light, how to create open-ended narratives and 
immersive images and how to involve the viewer in 
the meaning-making process. The Artist’s View offers 
a fascinating glimpse into the minds of these two 
artists and illustrates the continued relevance and 
universal qualities of Steichen’s complex body of work. 
Katja Taylor 
Edward Steichen (1879-1973). 
The Artist’s View 
is on show in the Steichen Cabinet 
until 4 June 2023. Free entry.