Monroe Gallery of Photography presents two exhibitions in the gallery concurrent with on-line viewing at www.monroegallery.com. The exhibits are on view July 3 through September 13, 2020; the Gallery is open to the public with Covid-19 safe operating procedures. Private viewing appointments are available by reservation.
Ryan Vizzions: : A church flooded by Hurricane Florence stands silently in its reflection
in Burgaw, North Carolina, 2018
LIFE ON EARTH
“Life on Earth” is a survey of 20th and 21st Century environmental and climate issues documented by photojournalists. Our world is changing faster – and in more ways – than we could have ever imagined. With social and economic disruption on a scale rarely seen since the end of World War II 75 years ago, the Covid-19 pandemic is also forcing us to completely rethink the notion of ‘business as usual’
The Earth’s climate is changing faster-and in more ways-than we previously imagined. This exhibit of climate related images hopes to promote awareness and motivate advocacy for the health of our planet. A narrated tour is available on our YouTube channel.
Tony Vaccaro: GThe Pink Balcony, Puerto Rico, 1951
TONY VACCAO
GRIT AND RED WINE
“Grit and Red Wine” is special
exhibition of photographs by Tony Vaccaro
which includes several new discoveries from his archive being exhibited for the
very first time. Tony Vaccaro, now 97, is one of the few people
alive who can claim to have survived the Battle of Normandy and COVID-19. Tony was drafted into WWII, in June of 1944 he
was on a boat heading toward Omaha Beach, fighting the enemy while also photographing
his experience at great risk. After the war, Tony remained in Germany to
photograph the rebuilding of the country for Stars And Stripes magazine. Returning
to the US in 1950, Tony started his career as a commercial photographer,
eventually working for virtually every major publication: Look, Life, Harper’s
Bazaar, Town and Country, Newsweek, and many more. Tony went on to become one
the most sought after photographers of his day. Tony attributes his longevity
to “blind luck, red wine” and determination.
“To me, the greatest thing that you can do is challenge the world. And most of these challenges I win. That’s what keeps me going.” –Tony Vaccaro, May, 2020
