Photographers

Barbra Streisand (b. 1942, United States) is an American singer, actress, and filmmaker who has also made notable contributions to photography through her role as a collector and author. While not primarily a photographer by profession, she is widely recognized in the photobook world for her publication My Passion for Design (2010), which documents her personal archive and constructed environments through extensive photographic imagery.

The book presents a highly detailed visual record of Streisand’s California estate, including her well-known “Street” — a series of meticulously designed interior spaces reflecting various periods and architectural styles. The project combines photography, design, and narrative, offering insight into her aesthetic sensibility and her approach to visual storytelling.

For collectors, Streisand’s work is of interest as a crossover between celebrity culture, design documentation, and photographic publishing. My Passion for Design is valued not only for its visual richness but also for its unique position within photobook culture, where authorship extends beyond traditional photographic practice.