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Page 5 of 6 Lowe Art MuseumEdward Weston: Life WorkFrom Sept 17th through Nov 13th, 2005 The Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami offers a unique opportunity to see an large selection of photographs by Edward Weston, one of the most influential photographers of the 20th Century. The 100 image exhibition is an outstanding selection of vintage prints from all phases of the five decade career of the artist. Many well known signature images from his work are part of the exhibition as well as many other unpublished works from the artist.  Natural form Chicago, Edward Weston was based in California in the early 20th century where he started his career as an independent photographer. In 1923 he moved to Mexico City where he opened a photographic studio with his apprentice and lover Tina Modotti, now among the finest females artists of this country. Many important portraits and nudes were taken during his period gaining him a solid reputation among the mexican avant garde artists of that time like Diego Rivera, David Siqueiros, and Jose Orozco. Back to California in 1926, Weston began his work for which he is most deservedly recognized: natural forms, close-ups, nudes, and landscapes. Founding member of Group f/64 in 1932, Weston shared scenario with the greatest photographers of its time like Ansel Adams, Willard Van Dyke, Imogen Cunningham and Sonya Noskowiak. in 1936 he became the first photographer to receive a Guggenheim Fellowship for experimental work. Life Work is a remarkable compilation of Weston’s work and pays a deserved tribute to his remarkable accomplishments in American photography. As in Weston’s own words, “The camera should be used for a recording of life, for rendering the very substance and quintessence of the thing itself, whether it be polished steel or palpitating flesh.”, the exhibition honors the artist thoughts and offers not only an imaginary of true life but also a wonderful opportunity to approach the life of the artist itself through his work. Lowe Art Museum 1301 Stanford Drive Coral Gables, FL 33124 305.284.3535 |
