Arbus Friedlander Winogrand: New Documents, 1967
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (823 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0870709550 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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(The New Yorker)MOMA‘s new book not only pays tribute to the landmark show but also provides the exhibition catalogue that never was: the book includes installation shots and Szarkowski’s seminal wall text alongside every picture that was displayed. (The New Yorker) . It’s hard to overestimate the influence that these modest, slice-of-life scenes would have on subsequent generations of photographers
Yet, until now, there has been no publication that captures its content.Published in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the exhibition, Arbus Friedlander Winogrand features full-page reproductions of the 94 photographs included in the exhibition, along with Szarkowski’s original wall text, press release, installation views and an abundance of archival material. Essays by curator Sarah Hermanson Meister and critic Max Kozloff, who originally reviewed the exhibition for The Nation in 1967, critically situate the exhibition and its reception, and examine its lasting influence on the field of photography.. In the past decade a new generation of photographers has directed the documentary approach toward more personal ends. The exhibition articulated a profound shift in the landscape of 20th-century photography, and interest in the exhibition has only continued to expand. Their aim has been not to reform life, but to know it. John Szarkowski In 1967, The Museum of Modern Art presented New Documents, a landmark exhibition organized by John Szarkowski that brought together a selection of works by three photographers whose individual achievements signaled t
Burnt Out said Necessary Reading. I was a fan of all three photographers and wanted a document of this important show. The book starts off with an essay about the show and how it came together followed by a few reviews.The images themselves are printed largely and beautifully. First Arbus then Friedlander and lastly Winogrand. Arbus's section to me is the strongest and has a good proportion of my favorite works by her. Winogrand' section has "World's Fair" but misses on some his great later works.The book ends on more details of the show. I'd highly recommend this book as an introduction to all three artist and important period i. eyeland said Five Stars. A great addition to my library. Five Stars Anibal J. Pella A much needed reconsideration of a seminal exhibition. Extensively illustrated.