#1911 - Lillian Bassman

Barbara Mullen, [Blowing Kiss VARIANT] Harper's Bazaar, c. 1950's
February 28, 2026
#1911 - Lillian Bassman
“I wanted to transform the image into something that came from inside me.”

~ Lillian Bassman (1917 - 2012)
Dear friends,

Lillian was working hard till the day she passed away. Her work ethic was just unbelievable. 
She was one of the most inspiring artists to be around. Always stretching and pushing her creativity. You immediately know a Lillian Bassman image when you see it, and this is one of her greatest.
She was in a class of her own and her contribution to the history of this genre of photography is unrivaled. The work is timeless.

This spring and summer, The Met will shine a spotlight on Lillian Bassman’s extraordinary legacy, with a major exhibition on view from March 2 through July 26, 2026. For further details on this highly anticipated exhibition, please explore the link here.