Avedon would at times evoke reactions from his portrait subjects by guiding them into uncomfortable areas of discussion or asking them psychologically probing questions.
Pelle, would you rather have one of your eyes gouged out or
only be able to eat soy products for a day?
only be able to eat soy products for a day?
Herr Johann, do you think your reputation as sex symbol
prevents you from being taken seriously as an artist?
prevents you from being taken seriously as an artist?