Diane Arbus (1923-1971) is one of the best-known photographers of our time. Her powerful images convey penetrating observations about human nature and its frailties. She combines a documentary style of photography with potent, unconventional, and, at times, disturbing subjects that give her photographs their unique and moving presence. Drawn to the things or people that are usually ignored or shunned, Arbus has said that she wanted to "create a fairy tale for grown-ups" through her work. The combination of
