“Irving Penn (1917–2009) was one of the twentieth century’s most prolific and influential photographers of fashion and the famous. His pictures, a unique blend of classical elegance and formal innovation, were widely seen in print during his long career at Vogue magazine. His achievement, however,… Read More
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Wonder at Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian American Art Museum, November 13, 2015 – July 10, 2016
“The concept of ‘wonder’—that moment of astonishment in the face of something new and unknown that transports us out of the everyday—is deeply intertwined with how we experience art. These nine artists are masters of constructing works that startle us, overwhelm us and invite us to… Read More
Perspectives: Chiharu Shiota, August 30, 2014 – June 7, 2015 at Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C.
“Haunted by the traces that the human body leaves behind, Shiota collects discarded shoes and notes to represent memories of lost individuals and past moments” — Arthur M. Sackler Gallery. Photographs by Corrado Serra
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