Benjamin Lifson (1941–2013): A Photographer's Eye for Intimacy and Observation Benjamin Millman “Ben” Lifson, a prolific photographer, critic, curator, and teacher, passed away July 3, 2013, in Pittsburgh. He was 72 years old. Lifson’s career spanned decades of artistic exploration and scholarly contribution, leaving an indelible mark on the landscape of American photography and visual culture. Known for his distinctive style—characterized by a profound sensitivity to human emotion and a meticulous attention to detail—Lifson cultivated a reputation as one of the foremost interpreters of cont…