Alec Soth: Advice for Young Artists

In photographs made at undergraduate art programs, Soth explores artmaking at various stages of life, linking photography, time, and aging. The series raises questions about mentorship and creativity, highlighting the artist’s search for the freedom and experimentation found in beginners.

A color photograph shows a view of the audience from the podium of a lecture hall.
person with pink hair wearing a purple sweater sitting at a desk
A color photograph shows an array of bright props chaotically arranged on plinths
Color photograph of a figure surrounded by plants sketching on a sketch pad with charcoal
Diptych of color photographs depicting white statues in various poses against a white brick wall
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