Pollock Krasner House: Photographer Tony Vaccaro’s 100th Birthday/ Exhibit & Tribute

 Via Pollock Krasner House

Dec. 20, 2022

LEGENDARY PHOTOGRAPHER TONY VACCARO’S 100th BIRTHDAY

click here to view the recording of our tribute with his son Frank Vaccaro

Jackson Pollock, East Hampton, 1953

Imagine photographing on the front lines while being a soldier in combat during World War II. And later photographing the most celebrated artists, Pollock, Krasner, Picasso, deKooning, and others.

Joyce Raimondo, Education Coordinator, leads a discussion with Vaccaro’s son, Frank Vaccaro, about his father’s acclaimed war photographs and Vaccaro’s iconic photographs of Pollock and Lee. Helen Harrison, Director of the Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center leads a virtual tour of the barn studio where Vaccaro’s photos of Jackson and Lee are displayed.

Tony Vaccaro: A Centennial Tribute

Tony Vaccaro: A Centennial Tribute With The Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center

 

Via Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center

Tony Vaccaro: A Centennial Tribute

 

Saturday, December 10 

2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EST

This special Zoom event celebrates the birthday of acclaimed photographer Tony Vaccaro, who will turn 100 on December 20. Best known for his images of Europe immediately after World War II, Tony later became a fashion and lifestyle photographer. He photographed Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner in their home and studio in 1953.

Family members will present a selection of Tony’s iconic photos, and Joyce will lead a virtual tour of the barn studio where his photos of Jackson and Lee are displayed. Participants are invited to pay tribute to Tony during open sharing.

Zoom registration here

Related: The Tony Vaccaro Centennial Exhibitions in Santa Fe and New York