Wednesday, July 31, 2024

The Spencer Museum of Art Adds Iconic January 6 Photograph By Nina Berman To Its Collection

Via Monroe Gallery of Photography 

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Contact: Sidney S. Monroe/Michelle A. Monroe
505.992.0800/E-mail info@monroegallery.com


The Spencer Museum of Art, operated by the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, has recently added a print from January 6, 2021 by Nina Berman to its Collection. New York City-based photojournalist, filmmaker, and professor, Nina Berman covered the January 6 Insurrection at the Capitol in Washington, DC. Her photographs of that day have been published internationally, including National Geographic, Vice News, and L'Illustre.

“Big Brother, Washington DC, 2021 stands as a reminder and a warning.” — Nina Berman


black and white image of President Trump appears onscreen at a rally outside the White House. Before long, a mob of his supporters would march into the Capitol building, January 6, 2021

Nina Berman: "Big Brother" President Trump's image appears onscreen at a rally outside the White House. Before long, a mob of his supporters would march into the Capitol building, January 6, 2021


Located on the University of Kansas campus, the Spencer Museum of Art is a vibrant cultural center that sparks curiosity, inspires creativity, and creates connections among people through art.

With a diverse collection of more than 48,000 art objects and works of cultural significance, the Spencer is the only comprehensive art museum in the state of Kansas and serves more than 50,000 visitors annually. 

The Museum’s vision is to present its collection as a living archive that motivates object-centered research and teaching, creative work, and transformative public dialogue. The Spencer facilitates arts engagement and research through exhibitions, artist commissions and residencies, conferences, film screenings, musical and dramatic performances, artist- and scholar-led lectures, children’s art activities, and community arts and culture festivals.


Nina Berman’s fine art prints are represented by Monroe Gallery of Photography.

Saturday, July 27, 2024

Sports! On and Off the Field with Joe McNally

 Via Adorama


Photographer, Director, Author, Storyteller: Joe McNally

Take a trip around the track or up and down the field with Joe McNally. In the studio or on the playing field, he has photographed sports and athletes in an incredible variety of ways, from stylized action in a controlled environment, where everything is orchestrated to create impact, to the unpredictable hurly-burly of competition. Under discussion will be camera work, Olympic prep and action, studio and location portraiture, concept-driven images of sports stars, and imaginative solutions to create vibrant, compelling images illuminating the obsession to be the best that possesses every high-level competitor. A lively discussion with Seth Miranda, aka Last Witness, precedes a live demo in the Adorama presentation space. 

Joe McNally is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning photographer and filmmaker whose prolific career includes assignments in 70 countries. McNally won the first Alfred Eisenstaedt Award for Journalistic Impact for a LIFE coverage titled, “The Panorama of War.” McNally has been honored numerous times by Communication Arts, PDN, Graphis, American Photo, POY, and The World Press Photo Foundation. McNally is masterful at lighting and is known for his large-scale production work, in addition to his vast storytelling experience which stems from assignment work for legendary publications such as LIFE and National Geographic. His work is regularly cited in social media surveys as a source of inspiration and industry leadership.




Friday, July 26, 2024

NY Film Acadamy Photo Guest Speaker Series with Nina Berman Monday, July 29

 Via NY Film Academy

July 26, 2024


Monday - July 29, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Time

Register HERE


Nina Berman is a documentary photographer, filmmaker, journalist, and educator. Her work explores American politics, militarism, environmental issues, and post-violence trauma.

The photographer is the author of Purple Hearts – Back from Iraq (Trolley, 2004), which features portraits and interviews with wounded American veterans. Berman is also the author of Homeland (Trolley, 2008), which is an examination of the militarization of American life post-September 11th. She is also the author of the autobiography of Miss Wish (Kehrer, 2017), a story told about the survivor of sexual violence. Miss Wish was shortlisted for the Aperture and Arles book prizes.

Additional fellowships, awards, and grants include the NY Foundation for the Arts, the World Press Photo Foundation, Pictures of the Year International, the Open Society Foundation, the Center for Documentary Studies at Duke University, the MIT Knight Science Journalism Fellowship, and The Aftermath Project.

Berman began her photography career in 1988 as an independent photographer working on assignments for the world’s major magazines including Time, Newsweek, Life, the NY Times Magazine, NY Magazine, German Geo, and The Sunday Times.

The photographer covered a range of issues, from women under siege during the war in Bosnia and Afghanistan, to domestic issues of criminal justice, reproductive rights, and political process. Berman's work has been exhibited at more than 100 international venues from the Whitney Museum Biennial to the concrete security walls at the Za'atari refugee camp.

Public collections include the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, the Museum of the City of NY, the Harvard Art Museums, and the Bibliothèque Nationale de France, among others.



 

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Martha's Vineyard Museum exhibition "Eisenstaedt’s Martha’s Vineyard"

 Via Musee Magazine

July 22, 2024


The Martha's Vineyard Museum's exhibition "Eisenstaedt’s Martha’s Vineyard" offers a captivating glimpse into the island's past through the lens of famed photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt (1898-1995). Known for his iconic images published in Life magazine, Eisenstaedt's connection to Martha's Vineyard spanned several decades, starting from his first assignment there in the 1930s. Eisenstaedt was frequently seen with his camera, a Leica rangefinder, which he used to capture some of his most iconic photographs. He had a distinctive style of working, often using natural light and waiting patiently for the perfect moment to click the shutter. His small, unobtrusive camera allowed him to blend into the background and capture candid, spontaneous moments that might have been missed with larger, more conspicuous equipment.

Alfred Eisenstaedt was a German-born (which is now Poland) American photographer who is considered one of the pioneering photojournalists. He began taking photographs at a young age, receiving his first camera, an Eastman Kodak Folding Camera, when he was just 11 years old.

Eisenstaedt served in the German army during World War I and was wounded in 1918. After the war, he worked as a belt and button salesman in Weimar, Germany, but also started working as a freelance photographer for what eventually became the Associated Press.

The exhibition, curated by Anna Barber, features a rich collection of Eisenstaedt's work, highlighting both his renowned and lesser-known photographs. Visitors are invited to explore images that capture the essence of the island, such as a ferry cutting through ice in 1961 (First Boat in Three Days, 1961), island children learning square dancing, and portraits of notable locals like Mrs. Napoleon Madison (1969), a member of Aquinnah’s Wampanoag Tribe. Visitors can also listen to interviews with Eisenstaedt, about multiple subjects regarding his life. 

Curator Anna Barber shares:

"Through his photographs, Eisenstaedt shows us the Martha's Vineyard he loved- its people, its festivities, and its quiet corners. This exhibition is a tribute to his ability to capture the spirit of the Island, inviting visitors to experience it through moments both grand and profoundly personal."


black and white photograph of old giant Oak tree with twisted branches in North Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard
Alfred Eisenstaedt
Giant Oak Tree, North Tisbury, 1969
Gift of Lucille Kaye, Courtesy of the Martha's Vineyard Museum.



This captivating photograph portrays a majestic old growth oak tree on Martha's Vineyard, showcasing a dynamic composition which shows great movement and variation. The image is beautifully balanced, with effective use of lights and shadows that enhance its visual appeal.

"For many summers, I drove past this giant oak on Martha's Vineyard. But, I always said to myself "Next time!" Then one day I took heart, found a hole in the fence and photographed. - A few months later, half the tree was lost to a disease. This tree will never look as beautiful anymore." - Eisenstaedt.

Eisenstaedt's technique, using natural light and a hand-held Leica camera, allowed him to capture candid moments and the authentic spirit of his subjects. This method is evident in his most famous photograph of a sailor kissing a nurse in Times Square on V-J Day. The exhibition includes personal anecdotes and memories from those who knew Eisenstaedt, offering a deeper understanding of his relationship with Martha's Vineyard and its community. 

This exhibition not only showcases Eisenstaedt’s talent but also provides a historical narrative of the island through his eyes. The museum encourages visitors to step back in time and appreciate the artistry and historical significance of these photographs in an era before digital and smartphone photography became ubiquitous.



For more details, you can explore further information at the Vineyard Gazette and The Martha’s Vineyard Museum website.

Monday, July 22, 2024

Gallery Photographer Joe McNally's Photographs Feature in Tributes to Joe Biden

 Via The Guardian

July 22, 2024

screenshot of The Guradian feature with a black and white photo of Portrait of Senator Joe Biden in his office shot in September of 1988. The Senator had just returned at this point to his duties having suffered an aneurysm which was life threatening. Photograph: Joe McNally

Gallery photographer Joe McNally's photographs feature prominently in today's Guardian feature on Joe Biden’s political career across the decades – in pictures, as well as in The Irish Times.


screenshot of The Irish times feature with a black and white photograph of Joe Biden looking out a window in September, 1988




black and white photo  September 1988, then Senator Joe Biden on the metro liner to Washington DC

In September 1988, then Senator Joe Biden on the metro liner to Washington DC. He was returning to work in the Senate having suffered an aneurysm, which was life threatening. Photograph: Joe McNally



black and white photo of Joe Biden looking out a window in Washingtons, DC, Seotember, 198
Joe Biden, September, 1988
Photograph: Joe McNally


black and white Portrait of Senator Joe Biden in his office shot in September of 1988. The Senator had just returned at this point to his duties having suffered an aneurysm which was life threatening. Photograph: Joe McNally/

Portrait of Senator Joe Biden in his office shot in September of 1988. The Senator had just returned at this point to his duties having suffered an aneurysm which was life threatening. 
McNally's photographs are also featured in articles from NBC News and US News and World Report 

screenshot of black and white photograph of Jone Biden by window in 1988 from US News and World Report


Saturday, July 20, 2024

"A long history of 'amazing photojournalism''"

 Via NBC News

July 19, 2024



Four photographers shot iconic images when gunfire rang out at Trump rally
"All of a sudden history is unfolding. You just have to keep making pictures"

"Their images will join others that captured some of the darkest days in U.S. history, such as the famous photo by Bill Eppridge showing a busboy helping Robert F. Kennedy moments after the presidential candidate was assassinated in 1968, and the images by Associated Press photographer Ron Edmonds of President Ronald Reagan being rushed to his motorcade after being shot in 1981."'


Bill Eppridge covered Robert F. Kennedy's 1968 Presidential campaign, see his work here.

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

 Via Musee Magazine

July 16, 2024

Screenshot of Musee magazine logo graphic with text "Vanguard of Photographic Culture"



An exhibition of more than 40 photographs celebrates the extraordinary life and career of photographer Tony Vaccaro.

Monroe Gallery of Photography honors the late Tony Vaccaro with Tony Vaccaro: The Pursuit of Beauty, an exhibition continuing through September 15. On display are photographs from 1944 to 1979 which depict a wide range of subjects, from the battlefields of Europe to the rooftops of Manhattan. Vaccaro, who died on December 28, 2022 at 100 years old, had seen it all. --full review here.

Friday, July 12, 2024

Tony Vaccaro: War and Peace

 Via Pastiempo

July 12, 2024

color photograph of Peggey Guggenheim in a Gondola, Venice, Italy, 1968
Tony Vaccaro


Tony Vaccaro stuck around Europe for years following his discharge from the Army in September 1945, four months after D-Day. The timing allowed the famed photographer to capture both war’s brutality and its aftermath, the latter a time of both celebratory smiles and a welcome return to the mundanity of peacetime day-to-day existence.

Vaccaro’s war and post-war images contrast sharply with one another, and all contrast with his later work documenting daily life and fashion for major publications of his day such as Look, Newsweek, and Life. An array of his images is featured in Tony Vaccaro: The Pursuit of Beauty at the Monroe Gallery of Photography.

Owners Michelle and Sid Monroe were friendly with Vaccaro, who died eight days after his 100th birthday in December 2022. His son Frank spoke at a July 5 reception for the exhibition.

"We were privileged to know Tony and to be able to call him a friend. He shared his experiences, his empathy, his integrity and his passion for life and his family with us. He led his life, and pursued his work, as an antidote to mankind’s inhumanity to mankind. "


 — Brian Sandford




details:

Tony Vaccaro: The Pursuit of Beauty

Through September 15

Monroe Gallery of Photography

112 Don Gaspar Avenue

505-992-0800; monroegallery.com