Fred Stein (1909–1967) was a German-born street photographer and portraitist who lived in Paris and New York City. Born in Dresden to a rabbi family, he fled Nazi Germany in 1933, initially settling in Paris where he began his photographic career using a Leica camera. He later moved to New York City, where he became renowned for capturing the vibrant life of the city, from Harlem to Fifth Avenue. Stein was known for his unobtrusive style, seeking to capture spontaneous moments and 'candid' scenes that revealed subjects in their own light. His work is characterized by a fascination with humanity, architecture, and socio-economic diversity. He produced numerous portraits of 20th-century personalities, including Albert Einstein and Hannah Arendt. His archive is preserved by his son, Peter Stein.[1,2]
Mehr Licht — more light — were Goethe's famous last words. That deathbed declaration was also the title of Fred Stein 's only book.... The New York Times. 2017 link
