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The Power of Photography: 19th-20th Century Original Master Prints
THE POWER OF PHOTOGRAPHY exhibition features a selection of 120 iconic images by 120 different photographers, which celebrate the photograph鈥檚 unique capacity for sensibility. The exhibition was curated by pioneering collector and gallerist Peter Fetterman who has been championing the photographic arts for over 40 years. Fetterman runs one of the leading fine art photography galleries in the world with a special emphasis on humanist photography.
During the long months of lockdown, he exhibited one photograph per day, online, accompanied by inspirational text, quotes and poetry. This digital collection of now over 1200 images struck a chord with followers from around the world. A deluxe book featuring 120 images from the online series has been printed in Italy and published by ACC Art Books. It was a best seller on Amazon upon its release.
This exhibition presents a carefully curated selection of 120 outstanding original prints from the series, along with quotes from the photographers, and with Peter鈥檚 insightful words. These works offer an inspiring overview of the medium while paying homage to masters of the art. From the bizarre Boschian fantasies of Melvin Sokolsky to the haunting humanity of Ansel Adams鈥檚 family portraits; to the joyful everyday scenes of Evelyn Hofer; from rare interior shots by famed nude photographer Ruth Bernhard to Bruce Davidson鈥檚 wistful depiction of young men playing ballgames on a street; to Steve McCurry鈥檚 Afghan Girl, one of the most recognizable photographs ever taken. Each image is a time capsule, offering us a glimpse into days gone past. this exhibition gathers some of the most unique and heartening photographs from the 20th century. Each image is a time capsule, offering us a glimpse into days gone past. Yet, each photograph also speaks of tranquillity, peace, and hope for the future.
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THE POWER OF PHOTOGRAPHY exhibition features a selection of 120 iconic images by 120 different photographers, which celebrate the photograph鈥檚 unique capacity for sensibility. The exhibition was curated by pioneering collector and gallerist Peter Fetterman who has been championing the photographic arts for over 40 years. Fetterman runs one of the leading fine art photography galleries in the world with a special emphasis on humanist photography.
During the long months of lockdown, he exhibited one photograph per day, online, accompanied by inspirational text, quotes and poetry. This digital collection of now over 1200 images struck a chord with followers from around the world. A deluxe book featuring 120 images from the online series has been printed in Italy and published by ACC Art Books. It was a best seller on Amazon upon its release.
This exhibition presents a carefully curated selection of 120 outstanding original prints from the series, along with quotes from the photographers, and with Peter鈥檚 insightful words. These works offer an inspiring overview of the medium while paying homage to masters of the art. From the bizarre Boschian fantasies of Melvin Sokolsky to the haunting humanity of Ansel Adams鈥檚 family portraits; to the joyful everyday scenes of Evelyn Hofer; from rare interior shots by famed nude photographer Ruth Bernhard to Bruce Davidson鈥檚 wistful depiction of young men playing ballgames on a street; to Steve McCurry鈥檚 Afghan Girl, one of the most recognizable photographs ever taken. Each image is a time capsule, offering us a glimpse into days gone past. this exhibition gathers some of the most unique and heartening photographs from the 20th century. Each image is a time capsule, offering us a glimpse into days gone past. Yet, each photograph also speaks of tranquillity, peace, and hope for the future.
Artists on show
- André Kertész
- Ansel Adams
- Arnold Newman
- Barry Schneier
- Berenice Abbott
- Bert Hardy
- Bill Brandt
- Brett Weston
- Bruce Davidson
- Bruno Barbey
- Carl Mydans
- Charles Harbutt
- Chester Higgins, Jr.
- Colin Jones
- Cornell Capa
- Dan Budnik
- David Bailey
- Earlie Hudnall
- Edward S. Curtis
- Elliott Erwitt
- Eve Arnold
- Evelyn Hofer
- Fred Lyon
- George B. Ayres
- George Tice
- Georges Dambier
- Gianni Berengo Gardin
- Graciela Iturbide
- Henri Cartier-Bresson
- Imogen Cunningham
- Jeffrey Conley
- John Gutmann
- John Szarkowski
- Judy Glickman Lauder
- Jürgen Schadeberg
- Kristoffer Albrecht
- Kurt Markus
- Len Prince
- Lillian Bassman
- Lisa Law
- Louis Stettner
- Manuel Álvarez Bravo
- Marc Riboud
- Mario Cravo Neto
- Mario Giacomelli
- Martha Holmes
- Martin Elkort
- Max Yavno
- Melvin Sokolsky
- Milton Miller
- Minor White
- Nancy Rexroth
- Neil Leifer
- Paul Caponigro
- Pentti Sammallahti
- Ralph Gibson
- Raymond Cauchetier
- Rene Burri
- René Groebli
- Robert Adams
- Roman Vishniac
- Ruth Bernhard
- Sabine Weiss
- Samuel Bourne
- Sarah Moon
- Sebastião Salgado
- Sergio Larrain
- Steve McCurry
- Steve Schapiro
- Ted Croner
- Thurston Hopkins
- Weegee
- William Clift
- William Heick
- William Klein
- Willy Ronis
- Wolfgang Suschitzky
- Wynn Bullock
- Yousuf Karsh
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