Choose a mood and the room itself answers — the light cools or warms, the air changes pace, and only the works that carry that feeling step forward from the dark. Everything else recedes into shadow.
Frederick Sommer: A Desert Visionary Frederick Sommer (1905 – 1999) stands as a singular figure in American photography and visual art, recognized for his hauntingly beautiful desert landscapes and his pioneering exploration of photographic techniques. Born in Cornell University where he met Frances Elisabeth Watson—whom he married in 1928—Sommer’s life was marked by intellectual curiosity and artistic dedication, culminating in the es
tablishment of the Center for Creative Photography at Arizona State University alongside Ansel Adams, Harry Callahan, Wynn Bullock, and Aaron Siskind. This collaborative endeavor cemented his legacy as a champion of experimental photography and fostered a vibrant community of artists committed to pushing creative boundaries. Early Life & Tuberculosis Diagnosis: Sommer’s artistic journey began unexpectedly in 1931 when he was diagno…
