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Vernacular Photography

Barbara Levine, artist, curator, and collector will talk about her lifelong fascination and collection of vernacular photography; her latest book, People Fishing: A Century of Photographs; and how found images can transcend time and place to speak to contemporary questions and sensibilities.

Her extensive archive, Project B with Paige Ramey, is the foundation of her artwork, exhibitions, publications and collaborations with other artists.

Levine’s previous books include People Knitting: A Century of Photographs, Finding Frida Kahlo, and Around The World: The Grand Tour in Photo Albums.Her collection of early vernacular photograph albums is in the permanent collection at the International Center of Photography in New York. She is the former exhibitions director at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

Following Levine’s introduction, a panel of fellow specialists will discuss their passion for vernacular photography. Panelists include artist Oliver Wasow; Brian Wallis, curator at the Walther Collection; collector Peter J. Cohen; and collector and historian Dr. Stanley B. Burns.











When: Thu., Apr. 5, 2018 at 8:00 pm
Where: The National Arts Club
15 Gramercy Park S.
212-475-3424
Price: Free
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Barbara Levine, artist, curator, and collector will talk about her lifelong fascination and collection of vernacular photography; her latest book, People Fishing: A Century of Photographs; and how found images can transcend time and place to speak to contemporary questions and sensibilities.

Her extensive archive, Project B with Paige Ramey, is the foundation of her artwork, exhibitions, publications and collaborations with other artists.

Levine’s previous books include People Knitting: A Century of Photographs, Finding Frida Kahlo, and Around The World: The Grand Tour in Photo Albums.Her collection of early vernacular photograph albums is in the permanent collection at the International Center of Photography in New York. She is the former exhibitions director at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

Following Levine’s introduction, a panel of fellow specialists will discuss their passion for vernacular photography. Panelists include artist Oliver Wasow; Brian Wallis, curator at the Walther Collection; collector Peter J. Cohen; and collector and historian Dr. Stanley B. Burns.

Buy tickets/get more info now