Quote by Richard Avedon

All photographs are accurate. None of them is the truth.

All photographs are accurate. None of them is the truth.

Summary

This quote suggests that while photographs can document an accurate representation of a moment or scene, they cannot capture the complete truth or essence of the subject matter. Photographs may have limitations in portraying emotions, context, or subjective interpretations, ultimately making them subjective and open to interpretation. Therefore, this quote challenges the notion that photographs alone can provide an indisputable or complete truth.

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By Richard Avedon

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