Robert A. Sobieszek
Robert A. Sobieszek was a prominent museum curator and author, best known for his work in photography. He served as the former curator of photography at the George Eastman House and later at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). Sobieszek was recognized for championing the works of early American photographers and organizing numerous exhibitions. He also served as an expert witness in the Robert Mapplethorpe obscenity trial, arguing for the artistic merit of the photographs. He lectured and published widely on photography for over three decades.
Awards
['2005 Honoree / Special Tribute (The Lucie Awards)']
Notable Works
['Masterpieces of Photography: From the George Eastman House Collections (1985)', 'Ports of Entry: William S. Burroughs and the Arts (1996)', "One Man's Eye: Photographs from the Alan Siegel Collection (2000)", 'The Art of Persuasion: A History of Advertising Photography (1988)', 'Color as Form. A History of Color Photography (1982)']
