Robert Frank, born in 1924 in Zurich, Switzerland, was an influential Swiss-American photographer and filmmaker whose work reshaped the landscape of post-war American photography. Most renowned for his seminal book "The Americans," published in 1959, Frank's candid, sometimes bleak portrayal of everyday life challenged the prevailing idyllic view of the United States. His raw, grainy style and unique composition disrupted traditional photographic standards, making way for a more subjective and narrative approach. While often met with initial criticism, "The Americans" is now celebrated as one of the most pivotal photographic works of the 20th century.
