Thursday, February 7, 2008
Fort Worth Circle artists and American snapshots are subjects of two exhibitions opening at the Amon Carter Museum
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Photo provided by the Amon Carter Museum
Unknown photographer, Untitled, 1960s, Gelatin silver print
Two special exhibitions open at the Amon Carter Museum on Saturday, February 16. Intimate Modernism: Fort Worth Circle Artists in the 1940s will be on display February 16 – May 11. Discover the fascinating story of visual art and American modernism that is embedded in the history of 1940s Fort Worth. See nearly 100 works created by a group of artists who together formed the first modern art colony in Texas. Drawn together by a shared interest in art, dance, music, theater, and myth, they sought new avenues of artistic expression to counter the prevailing preference for more conservative artistic styles. This unique cultural moment in the city's history developed into what is now a thriving arts community in Fort Worth. Organized by the Amon Carter Museum, Fort Worth, Texas.
The Art of the American Snapshot, 1888 – 1978 runs February 16 – April 27. Experience the range and creativity of amateur photography in the United States in this first-ever exhibition to examine the evolution of snapshot imagery in America. With the advent of George Eastman’s Kodak camera and roll film in 1888, photography became an everyday aspect of modern life. Learn about this phenomenon and its profound impact on American life, memory, and fine art photography. Organized by the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C.
Source: Amon Carter Museum
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