Photographer Alfred Stieglitz and gallerist Georgia O’Keeffe had a very unique relationship. They met in 1916, when he was in his early fifties and she in her late twenties. Although he was married at that time, he quickly grew infatuated with her and her art after he was shown some of O’Keeffe’s paintings by a mutual friend. Stieglitz began writing to her and exhibited her works at a few galleries. They formed a relationship and she posed for his photographs, while he helped her improve her skills as a painter. <br><br>As their relationship progressed, they grew to be inspired by the same artistic theme of sexual energy. Stieglitz found sex to be his main source of creativity and enjoyed reading about the psychology of sex. O’Keeffe started incorporating these themes into her own art, including symbolism of female genitalia. <br><br>Sexuality improved their art, but strained their relationship, especially after their marriage. Stieglitz, who was reported to have a very intense libido, began an affair with well-known photographer and social activist Dorothy Norman. O’Keeffe then decided to spend some time in New Mexico in 1929, where, freed from Stieglitz’s influence, she expanded her oeuvre.<br> <br>O’Keeffe split her time between New York with Stieglitz and her new muse: New Mexico. Three years after Stieglitz's death in 1946 from stroke, O’Keeffe moved permanently to New Mexico. In 1972 she developed macular degeneration, slowly losing her eyesight. This did not stop her and she continued to create art until her death in 1986.<br>