
Documentation of Steichen meeting. 1962
Stephen Shore’s artist record, 1962. The Museum of Modern Art Library, New York
Artist, Stephen Shore: I have a long relationship with the Museum of Modern Art. When I was 14, I had the lack of good sense to think I could call up Edward Steichen, who was the director of the photography department, and say, "Can I come and show you my work?" And I think, if I were 40 and not 14, he might not have said yes. He was very welcoming and bought three of my pictures.