Marysa Maslansky, the founder of the influential Visages Photo Agency, has passed away at the age of 82. Maslansky's agency represented a distinguished roster of photographers, including notable names such as Herb Ritts, Mary Ellen Mark, George Hurrell, Paul Jasmin, and William Claxton, contributing significantly to the visual arts landscape.
In other visual arts news, the winner of the 2026 Nikon Small World photomicrography contest has been revealed. Ole Bielfeldt from Germany secured the top prize for his striking microscopic image of an inkjet printer depositing ink onto paper. Additionally, a new initiative, "The Last Museum," has been launched, offering semantic search capabilities across a vast collection of 5.8 million artworks from major museums.
Visages Photo Agency Founder Marysa Maslansky Dies; Nikon Small World Winner Announced
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