Home / Arts and Entertainment / Photographer Captured Souls in Siberia & N.Y.
Photographer Captured Souls in Siberia & N.Y.
8 Apr
Summary
- Photographer captured stark Siberian portraits in 1977.
- He documented NYC counterculture during Summer of Love.
- His landscapes revealed remote Adirondack beauty.
Photographer Nathan Farb, who died on March 26 at age 85, had a diverse career capturing the human condition and natural world. His work spanned from the vibrant counterculture scenes of New York's 1967 Summer of Love to stark portraits of Soviet citizens.
In 1977, Farb traveled to Siberia during a period of détente. He established a studio in Novosibirsk, photographing hundreds of residents. These striking portraits, noted for their depth and character, were later published in his 1980 book, 'The Russians.' He revisited Siberia in 2018, documenting the changes and re-photographing some subjects.
Farb also found profound inspiration in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. Drawn to remote locations, he used large-format cameras to capture painterly landscapes, often immersing himself in nature to achieve unique perspectives. His Adirondack photographs, published in several books, aimed to connect viewers with the natural world and their inner selves.
