Selenium toned photograph – Chasing Light: Black and White Photography

Contemplation by Edward Kezur

Edward Kezur (American, 1915-2001) Contemplation, 1986 Selenium toned photograph Gift of the Artist 1988.63

Plaza Santo Domingo by Mario A. Algaze

Mario A. Algaze (American, b. Cuba, 1947) Plaza Santo Domingo, Cartagena, Colombia, 1987, printed 1988 Selenium toned photograph Gift of John A. and Linda Snook […]

Ninos Limpin Botas by Mario A. Algaze

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Mario A. Algaze (American, b. Cuba, 1947)Ninos Limpin Botas, Quito, Ecuador, 1988Selenium toned photographGift of John A. and Linda Snook Adams (‘64 and ‘65)1991.235

Two Girls Kneeling by Mario A. Algaze

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Mario A. Algaze (American, b. Cuba, 1947) Two Girls Kneeling, Bravas, Costa Rica, 1987 Selenium toned photograph Gift of John A. and Linda Snook Adams […]

Freedom in Black and White: The Making of a Photographer-Activist [Virtual]

Artist Steve Shapiro, Chicago, Illinois

Thu, Oct 15 | 6-7:15 P PM

EVENT ACCESS

Photojournalist Steve Schapiro is best known for his civil rights photographs. His most recognizable images are of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, the 1964 Mississippi Summer Project (Freedom Summer) and the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches.

He is also an acclaimed celebrity and film set photographer. Schapiro will discuss his work in the context of American social history.

This lecture is co-sponsored with the Contemporary Art Forum.