Harvey Wang’s photography career has spanned more than 30 years, and his film career more than 15. He has published five books of photography, all critically acclaimed portraits of Americans from many walks of life. His work has been exhibited in museums and galleries across the country, including the Museum of the City of New York, the Smithsonian in Washington, D.C., and the New-York Historical Society. His award-winning films, ranging in style and approach from documentary to experimental, have been seen in festivals all over the world.
Born in Paris in 1928, Elliott Erwitt arrived in the U.S. in the late 1930s. Establishing himself in the 40s and 50s as a leading magazine photographer, he joined the prestigious Magnum Agency in 1953. In addition to his work in magazines, he achieved great success as an advertising photographer. He currently lives in New York City.