Eisenstaedt's Legacy: How One Kiss Shaped Photographic History
In the mid-20th century, a momentary pause in the thrum of humanity was etched into the annals of history by a German-born American photographer, Alfred Eisenstaedt. His subject? A sailor's passionate kiss with a dental assistant in the heart of Times Square. What started as an ordinary day on August 14, 1945, would eventually be hailed as one of the most iconic photographs in history.
V-J Day in Times Square by Alfred Eisenstaedt - Story Behind the Photograph
Today I am going to share with you the story of one of the most famous and most reproduced pictures of the 20th century: I am going to talk about the story behind the picture, the composition as well as the controversy surrounding the photograph. So let’s check out the V-J Day in Times Square.