Published: May 9, 2023; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa
Address: 1000 Richmond Terrace, Building D, Staten Island, NY 10301, United States
Phone: +1 718-447-6490
Web: https://noblemaritime.org/The Alice Austen House and the Noble Maritime Collection present a collection of never-before-seen nautical photographs of one of America’s earliest and most prolific female photographers. Living and working on Staten Island during the Gilded Age, Alice Austen (1866–1952) was one of the first women photographers to work outside the confines of a studio, employing a visionary documentary style that was ahead of its time.
Picturing the Water explores Austen’s deep connection to both local and international waterways and the vessels that traverse them. The newly printed photographs, reproduced from Austen’s glass plate and film negatives, will be framed in John Noble’s signature handmade frames and will reflect on parallels between the artists’ visions.
This exhibition was guest-curated by Alice Austen House Executive Director Victoria Munro with collections assistance from Kristine Allegretti.
This exhibition is on view beginning Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the Noble Maritime Collection. An opening reception will be held on May 18, 2023, from 6 to 8 PM.
This exhibition was made possible, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council; the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul, and the New York State Legislature; and by a grant from the Lily Auchincloss Foundation.
Time: 6:00-8:00 PM EDT
Free!
Detailed information and discussion of the event.