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Robert Farber Abstract Photography

American, b. 1944

Over the course of his career, photographer Robert Farber has influenced countless photo artists. Owing to what were initially mistakes he made that yielded a soft-focus look and grainy textures in his images, Farber developed a painterly style of photography that draws on Impressionist and Surrealist art and sees him positioning subjects in warm, naturally lit interiors and amid unlikely landscapes. 

Farber was born in Newark, New Jersey. From an early age, he explored his interest in art, encouraged by his mother who allowed him to turn their basement into an art studio. There he practiced drawing, as well as painting with watercolors and oil paints.

Farber studied marketing and business at the University of Miami, but always wanted to work in the arts. In 1970, he moved to New York City and began his journey into photography.

Farber brought his work to outdoor art festivals all over the city. At one of these festivals, an advertising executive saw one of his works and asked him to photograph for a Cotton Inc. advertisement. This led to more jobs, working for other big-name clients — such as Macy's, 20th Century Fox and Revlon, and major publications like Esquire and Playboy.

Farber has garnered lots of recognition throughout his career, including “Photographer of the Year” from the Photographic Manufacturers Association and an ASP International Award from the American Society of Photographers. 

Farber annually contributes exclusive prints of his "Women as Art" series to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. His “Deterioration Series” continues to be exhibited around the world, including at galleries in Paris, Brussels and Florence.

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Artist: Robert Farber
Deterioration Series 147

Deterioration Series 147

By Robert Farber

Located in New York, NY

Robert Farber Deterioration Series 147 1979-2013 (printed later) Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches signed and numbered edition of 5 on the verso This image is part of Robert Fa...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Farber Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Deterioration Series 126

Deterioration Series 126

By Robert Farber

Located in New York, NY

Robert Farber Deterioration Series 126 1979-2013 (printed later) Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches signed and numbered edition of 5 on the verso This image is part of Robert Fa...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Farber Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Deterioration Series 138

Deterioration Series 138

By Robert Farber

Located in New York, NY

Robert Farber Deterioration Series 138 1979-2013 (printed later) Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches signed and numbered edition of 5 on the verso This image is part of Robert Fa...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Farber Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Deterioration Series 033

Deterioration Series 033

By Robert Farber

Located in New York, NY

Robert Farber Deterioration Series 033 1979-2013 (printed later) Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches edition of 5 This image is part of Robert Farber’s Deterioration Series which...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Farber Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Deterioration Series 001

Deterioration Series 001

By Robert Farber

Located in New York, NY

Robert Farber Deterioration Series 001 1979-2013 (printed later) Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches edition of 5 This image is part of Robert Farber’s Deterioration Series which...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Farber Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Deterioration Series 097

Deterioration Series 097

By Robert Farber

Located in New York, NY

Robert Farber Deterioration Series 097 1979-2013 (printed later) Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches signed and numbered edition of 5 on the verso This image is part of Robert Fa...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Farber Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Deterioration Series 177

Deterioration Series 177

By Robert Farber

Located in New York, NY

Robert Farber Deterioration Series 177 1979-2013 (printed later) Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches signed and numbered edition of 5 on the verso This image is part of Robert Fa...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Farber Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Deterioration Series 195

Deterioration Series 195

By Robert Farber

Located in New York, NY

Robert Farber Deterioration Series 195 1979-2013 (printed later) Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches signed and numbered edition of 5 on the verso This image is part of Robert Fa...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Farber Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Deterioration Series 164

Deterioration Series 164

By Robert Farber

Located in New York, NY

Robert Farber Deterioration Series 164 1979-2013 (printed later) Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches signed and numbered edition of 5 on the verso This image is part of Robert Fa...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Farber Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Deterioration Series 117

Deterioration Series 117

By Robert Farber

Located in New York, NY

Robert Farber Deterioration Series 117 1979-2013 (printed later) Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches signed and numbered edition of 5 on the verso This image is part of Robert Fa...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Farber Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Deterioration Series 155

Deterioration Series 155

By Robert Farber

Located in New York, NY

Robert Farber Deterioration Series 155 1979-2013 (printed later) Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches signed and numbered edition of 5 on the verso This image is part of Robert Fa...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Farber Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Deterioration Series 133

Deterioration Series 133

By Robert Farber

Located in New York, NY

Robert Farber Deterioration Series 133 1979-2013 (printed later) Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches signed and numbered edition of 5 on the verso This image is part of Robert Fa...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Farber Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Deterioration Series 130

Deterioration Series 130

By Robert Farber

Located in New York, NY

Robert Farber Deterioration Series 130 1979-2013 (printed later) Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches signed and numbered edition of 5 on the verso This image is part of Robert Fa...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Farber Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Deterioration Series 091

Deterioration Series 091

By Robert Farber

Located in New York, NY

Robert Farber Deterioration Series 091 1979-2013 (printed later) Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches edition of 5 This image is part of Robert Farber’s Deterioration Series which...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Farber Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Deterioration Series 023

Deterioration Series 023

By Robert Farber

Located in New York, NY

Robert Farber Deterioration Series 023 1979-2013 (printed later) Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches edition of 5 This image is part of Robert Farber’s Deterioration Series which...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Farber Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Deterioration Series 086

Deterioration Series 086

By Robert Farber

Located in New York, NY

Robert Farber Deterioration Series 086 1979-2013 (printed later) Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches edition of 5 This image is part of Robert Farber’s Deterioration Series which...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Farber Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Deterioration Series 004
Deterioration Series 004

Deterioration Series 004

By Robert Farber

Located in New York, NY

Robert Farber Deterioration Series 004 1979-2013 (printed later) Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches edition of 5 This image is part of Robert Farber’s Deterioration Series which...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Farber Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Deterioration Series 055

Deterioration Series 055

By Robert Farber

Located in New York, NY

Robert Farber Deterioration Series 055 1979-2013 (printed later) Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches edition of 5 This image is part of Robert Farber’s Deterioration Series which...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Farber Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

Deterioration Series 072

Deterioration Series 072

By Robert Farber

Located in New York, NY

Robert Farber Deterioration Series 072 1979-2013 (printed later) Archival pigment print 60 x 40 inches edition of 5 This image is part of Robert Farber’s Deterioration Series which...

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2010s Contemporary Robert Farber Abstract Photography

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Archival Pigment

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